PSG, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and AC Milan must quickly strengthen their central defense and this will be the challenge of the winter transfer window. A position that gives headaches to the management of major clubs.
To win titles, you need good defense. And the big European clubs have understood this well by trying to find the rare pearl in central defense. This player capable of meeting the demands of modern football and being a captain in major events. But in recent years, this profile has become rare and the big clubs often struggle in this position. This will still be the case during this winter transfer window since several big teams are actively looking for a new central defender for the rest of the season.
In recent hours, at PSG , we have only been talking about Milan Skriniar's injury. The Slovak defender, who came out against Toulouse, was hit in the ankle and we fear the worst. An operation is seriously considered and we are heading towards a package until the end of the season. Enough to embarrass the Parisian management
who had not planned to recruit for this position after signing Lucas Beraldo from São Paulo. Luis Enrique will have to adapt by replacing Lucas Hernandez or Danilo in the axis, and a reinforcement would clearly not be refused . But interesting trails, especially in the middle of the season, are not common. Even more so when there is competition.
Opportunities are rare
Indeed, according to information from Sky Sports , another giant of European football is looking for a central defender on the transfer market this winter. This is Bayern Munich . The German club, which must deal with injuries and the departure of Kim-min Jae at the Asian Cup, is trying to find a player in this position . According to the British media, the Bavarian management wants to invest in a safe bet and has contacted AC Milan for Fikayo Tomori. The England international is considered the ideal profile and embodies the definition of the modern defender. Problem, the Lombard club obviously does not want to lose him this winter while Stefano Pioli is precisely asking for reinforcement in the axis from his management.
According to information from L'Équipe , AC Milan is also keen to recover Clément Lenglet. The French international is not unanimous at Aston Villa and discussions exist between all parties to break his loan in England and thus send him to Italy for the next six months. The opportunity for the player to relaunch himself as he continues the experiences he has missed in recent years, notably at Tottenham. For its part, the English press explains that Arsenal is also looking to strengthen itself in this position during the month of January. According to The Telegraph, Arteta is calling for a recruit in the center and the Gunners have targeted young Ajax Jorrel Hato (17) who embodies the future in this position. Same in Spain where AS explains that Real Madrid wants to look for the new nugget in defense and wants to go for the young Juanlu from Seville. Proof that clubs are struggling in the market for central defenders. PSG has been warned…