Gandini mentioned the summer transfer market. Indeed, AC Milan has no intention of signing these two players in the winter. Currently, it seems that Benfica is also unlikely to let them go. However, as former Fiorentina midfielder Bresan, who excelled in AC Milan's youth academy, said: "AC Milan still lacks a central defender on par with Nesta and Thiago Silva." Moreover, the left-back position has been an issue for AC Milan for many years. In the match against Al-Ahly, Allegri even experimented with Antonini, Oddo, and Montolongo in this position. If these two players join, they will undoubtedly make AC Milan's defense more complete, but their cost is also astonishing, approximately 45 million euros (David Luiz 25 million, Coentrao 20 million). From the current situation, due to bidding competition from Manchester City and Chelsea, AC Milan seems inclined to abandon David Luiz and focus on Coentrao, choosing the relatively cheaper Mexes (contract expires in the summer of 2011, currently negotiating a renewal with Roma) for the center-back position.
Speaking of Robinho, he got injured in the match against Al-Ahly while trying to control the ball and colliding with a pitch-side camera. Fortunately, the injury was not serious; he only suffered a cut from the camera, which was a minor external wound. After receiving nine stitches, he is confirmed to participate in the upcoming match against Cagliari. Another casualty in that match was Nesta, whose injury was equally bizarre – he was injured on the ear by his teammate Yepes during a header contest. He received three stitches, but it will not affect his participation in the next match.
Gandini is not someone like Galliani who frequently deals with the media. Compared to Galliani, Gandini is considered one of the more deceptive high-level figures within AC Milan’s club adept at handling the media. Previously, the acquisition of Pato was first leaked by Gandini. This time, Gandini still does not have as many reservations as people like Galliani or Braida. He said: "David Luiz and Coentrao? AC Milan is always chasing the best players, and indeed, David Luiz and Coentrao are players we are very interested in. Unfortunately, we are not the only team pursuing these two players. We will see what happens this summer."
So, who will AC Milan sign? Laudisa confidently stated: "It's Lazzari. Galliani has already made an offer to Celino: the second part of Astori's co-ownership in exchange for the first part of Lazzari's co-ownership. Currently, Cagliari's president has refused, but after Galliani returns from Brazil after handling Ronaldinho's transfer, he will continue negotiations with Celino." Previously, *Roma Sportiva* had indeed exposed that Galliani and Celino agreed to discuss Lazzari's transfer upon his return from Brazil. Another person waiting for Galliani is Toni's agent, but after young Beretta showed promise and Robinho's injury was not severe, AC Milan's need for Toni is not as great.
Ancelotti has explicitly told Abramovich that Chelsea currently lacks a forward and a central defender, and for the central defender, Ancelotti named David Luiz. Meanwhile, AC Milan's organizational manager Gandini also clearly stated: AC Milan is pursuing two defenders from Benfica, Coentrao and David Luiz, which is the club's first explicit confirmation of the media's previous speculation about AC Milan's interest in these two players.
In midfield, according to Laudisa from *Corriere dello Sport*, he analyzed AC Milan's winter transfer market and revealed some lesser-known things. Laudisa said: "Constant cannot join AC Milan in the winter because FIFA does not allow a player to play for a third team in the same season. AC Milan really likes him, but I believe Genoa will ultimately get the Frenchman. Of course, he will remain at Chievo this season and transfer afterward."