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AC Milan took the lead against Bologna at the Stadio Renato dall'Ara in the first half, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek making up for an earlier miss. In the 20th minute, Milan got the first goal in a game where the volume of chances suggested it was coming. Excellent work from Fofana in a central area saw him get the ball to Athekame on the right at the second attempt.

the Milan directors made their evaluations together with the head coach Massimiliano Allegri, and in the end the club preferred to keep the current group of central defenders in the squad. Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic will remain the starting trio of a defensive group that have conceded 17 goals in the league so far (only Roma and Como have conceded fewer). Alongside them, Koni De Winter is growing, and is likely to start again this evening in Bologna.

The Rossoneri have so far drawn three out of their six games in the new year, with Inter moving eight points clear at the top as a result, though tonight is a game in hand. Massimiliano Allegri arrives in Emilia with several significant absences. In addition to the long-term patient Santiago Gimenez, neither Alexis Saelemaekers nor Christian Pulisic will be available. Rafael Leao and Niclas Füllkrug are only fit enough to come off the bench, too.

If AC Milan are to continue fighting in the Scudetto, then Tuesday's game against Bologna is must-win, especially considering their recent form. As the last game of the weekend, Milan come into this needing a result. Failing to do so could write them off for the title. Nevertheless, just getting three points would also strengthen their bid for the Champions League spots, which is a must regardless.

While waiting to see if Jean-Philippe Mateta is the statement winter signing for AC Milan, the management have decided to invest in youth. Today's edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) recall how Milan have completed three deals for three talented teenagers who the club hope could flourish in their youth sector and become pillars of the first team moving forward.

AC Milan is pleased to announce the signing of Yahya Idrissi, who will be part of the Milan Futuro Project, dedicated to the growth and development of youth talents. The 2007-born midfielder joins the Rossoneri from Chelsea FC. It emerged over the weekend that Milan have swooped for the teenager, who shone for Chelsea's U16s before earning a promotion to the U18 team.

Milan are looking to complete deals for three young talents before the window concludes, and are well on the way to doing so.

AC Milan have closed yet another deal with Chelsea, as Yahya Idrissi Regragui is set to sign for the club in the coming hours. According to Gianluca Di Marzio and Luca Maninetti, Milan have secured the signing of Regragui on a permanent deal. The 18-year-old actually arrived at La Madonnina clinic this morning to begin his medical, so the announcement cannot be too far away.

🚨⏳ AC Milan are pushing to sign Magnus #Dalpiaz with immediate effect. Concrete negotiations are ongoing with FC Bayern and the player's camp. Talks are set to continue on Saturday. Understand that Milan's plan is for the 18 y/o right-back to train with the first team regularly and gain match practice with the Futuro team. Milan are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy, while Bayern are insisting on a buy-back clause, after@MichelSchroeer @SkySportDE

In December, it was reported that they would not be supporting any moves made in January, with the budget expected to be fairly low. However, this now seems to be changing, with Milan desperately pushing to make a few late signings, which would be headlined by the addition of a new striker in Jean-Philippe Mateta. Additionally, the renewal of Mike Maignan could be confirmed shortly, which would only strengthen the image of the owners.