According to Mediaset journalist Gianni Balzarini, Milan has shown interest in Juventus defender Federico Gatti and asked for him on loan to reinforce their backline. Balzarini stated that Juventus refused the request due to an unwillingness to strengthen a direct competitor and a current shortage of central defenders. The journalist added that talks could only begin if Milan made an offer of €25-30 million, which would require Juventus to sign a replacement.