Milan's sporting director, Igli Tare, is assessing various options for a defensive reinforcement. One of the candidates is Diego Coppola, a 22-year-old Italian former Verona player who is currently at Brighton. Fiorentina and Torino are also reportedly interested in the defender. Milan might delay their move for a defender until the final hours of the transfer window in order to find a more favorable deal. Coppola is a two-cap Italy international who joined Brighton in July 2025 for a reported fee of €11 million. He has made 5 Premier League appearances this season. His contract is valid until 2030, and his current valuation on Transfermarkt is €10.00m.