Algorithm recommends Milan six midfielders: Rovella, options in France and Belgium | OneFootball

An algorithm has recommended Milan a list of six midfielders aged 25 or under who are likely to cost €20m or less in the next few months as the Rossoneri consider their options ahead of a potential swoop in January.

Reports suggest that Paulo Fonseca is keen to add another midfielder to his ranks, as Reijnders and Fofana have started in practically every game so far this season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport ran a study using different sporting algorithms to provide a list of players who could be of interest to Milan in the coming months.

The players included are all under 25 years of age and are expected to be available for a cost of around €20m or under in the coming months, which fits in with Milan’s recent spending policy.

Six midfielders recommended to Milan

Lazio’s Rovella, who made his debut for the senior Italy national team against Belgium on Thursday, is the only midfielder currently playing in Serie A who has been recommended to Milan.

Nicolo Rovella of Italy warms up ahead of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and Italy in Brussels, Belgium, 14 November 2024. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS

La Gazzetta dello Sport also point to 22-year-old Porto midfielder Nicolas Gonzalez, who came through the youth ranks of La Masia in Barcelona.

Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika, who plays his club football for Club Brugge in Belgium, is another 22-year-old who could potentially be of interest to Milan.

Angelo Stiller, who was part of the VfB Stuttgart team that beat Bayern Munich to second place in the Bundesliga last season, is also on the list.

23-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien, is another viable option for the Rossoneri. He was recently handed the captaincy at Feyenoord.

La Gazzetta dello Sport also recommended 21-year-old Lens midfielder Andy Diouf, who was part of the France Olympic football squad over the summer.