Milan have secured agreement on personal terms with Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, yet the Serie A club continue to pursue Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio as part of a sweeping reconstruction under new head coach Ruben Amorim.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Gila has accepted a five-year contract worth €5 million per season including bonuses. Lazio are expected to approve a transfer fee of €25 million plus additional add-ons, paving the way for the 24-year-old Spaniard to move to San Siro.
However, this initial breakthrough does not signal the end of Milan’s defensive recruitment. Calciomercato correspondent Daniele Longo reports that Amorim intends to completely revamp his backline with two significant signings rather than one. The Portuguese coach wants to implement a new tactical structure that requires fresh personnel.
Portuguese target remains priority
The Rossoneri retain a firm interest in Goncalo Inacio despite the impending arrival of Gila. Sporting CP value the Portugal international at between €40 million and €45 million including add-ons, a substantial increase on the Gila fee.
Inacio, who will turn 25 next month, is currently representing Portugal at the World Cup. His potential arrival would give Amorim a left-sided option in a back three system, with Gila expected to slot in on the right flank. This dual investment would represent a significant financial commitment from the Milan hierarchy as they back their new manager.
English defender set for exit
The double incoming movement necessitates departures, with Fikayo Tomori identified for sale. The England international’s contract runs until June 2027, but a verbal agreement to extend those terms has collapsed following the dismissal of the previous Milan board. That verbal contract extension is therefore no longer valid, leaving the club to seek buyers for the former Chelsea player.
Should both deals cross the line, Milan’s defensive options would comprise Goncalo Inacio, Mario Gila, Koni De Winter, Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic. This would mark a significant shift from the previous regime’s setup and provide Amorim with the versatile options he desires to compete domestically and in Europe.