Tuttomercato reported that Milan attempted to sign Josè Maria Gimenez on loan, but Atletico Madrid did not agree to the request. Gimenez was open to the transfer and had made only 8 appearances in La Liga and 4 in the Champions League.

According to Tuttomercato, Milan's search for a defender continues, and Jose Maria Gimenez of Atletico Madrid is among the first names being considered.

The Italian press reports that AC Milan is considering José María Giménez, as the Serie A club is interested in strengthening its team. The Lombard team is focused on acquiring a central defender and a forward, and wants the arrivals to occur in the January market. For the defensive position, the team is targeting the 30-year-old Uruguayan international Giménez. He is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2028. This interest is consistent with AC Milan's policy of signing experienced players, exemplified by cases such as Adrian Rabiot or Luka Modric. The Italian press also suggests a possible connection between this move and a reported interest from Atlético in FC Barcelona's Andreas Christensen. However, a mid-season transfer appears unlikely from the Spanish club's viewpoint, especially since manager Diego Simeone recently stated that he considers Giménez their best central defender. The defender joined the Madrid club in April 2013 and has 96 international caps. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €15.00m.