Milan considers new role for Bartesaghi instead of signing defender

AC Milan is weighing the option of promoting Davide Bartesaghi to play a more prominent role rather than pursuing a new centre-back before the summer transfer window closes. Despite interest in various defenders, including Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio, reports suggest the club may rely on Bartesaghi and their current options. Head coach Ruben Amorim has deemed several first-team players surplus to requirements and seeks to offload them to make room for potential transfers. Milan aims to bolster their attacking options primarily, leaving the defence situation uncertain as the window nears its end.

• 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Milan could hand new role to Bartesaghi instead of signing a new centre-back