Milan's January transfer window plans are shaping up as the club's most significant talking point heading into the international break. With Ruben Amorim's system placing heavy demands on Gonçalo Ramos, the club is actively pursuing a centre-forward, and two names have emerged as the primary targets: Nicolò Tresoldi of Club Brugge and Real Madrid's Endrick. Tresoldi, who has scored 13 goals in 15 appearances this season including a hat-trick against Inter in the Champions League, is the preferred option. Club Brugge have opened the door to a January sale but are asking for around 60 million euros. Endrick remains an alternative, though any deal would likely include a buy-back clause for Real Madrid, making him a less straightforward proposition.

On the pitch, Milan bounced back from a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League by winning 2-1 at Genoa in Serie A, with Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse scoring inside the first 20 minutes. The result moved them to fourth in the table with 24 points from 11 games, five points behind the leaders. Cisse's continued form has added a welcome subplot, with the young Italian pressing for a regular starting role.

The squad remains stretched defensively, with Pavlovic among several absentees, and the Europa League situation is difficult after three defeats in four group games. Milan host Frosinone on 22 November.