There are still five months to the start of the market, but Milan are already thinking about the future. The sides and midfeild in place, it's now the defence that needs to be reinforced. Nesta's position is clear, he still has his injuries. The future of Milan cannot rely on the defender 100%,which is why Galliani is considering alternatives. With Papastatopoulos and Onyewu (who will return from loan at Twente) leaving, with Legrottaglie out of contract and with Bonera  who does not always guarantee,  The only trustworthy player is Mario Yepes, cheered by the public at San Siro in recent matches. Not enough for  Milan who must fight on three fronts. David Luiz who chose Chelsea is lost, Galliani, who does not want to be caught unprepared, has identified two primary goals: Astori and Hummels.

The central defender of Cagliari, born 1987, grew in the rossonero youth section and knows the enviroment. In Sardinia he made great strides, showing on the pitch that he deserved a great team. Young, strong, Italian, in Prandelli's Italy, Astori has the credentials for the defender that Milan are looking for, who already own half of him. Cellino would not want to lose him, but if an offer of 5 million euro came , things could change.

Mats Hummels, 22, costs seven million more,a pillar of Borussia Dortmund, which is dominating the Bundesliga. Produced by Bayern Monaco, he is part of Mannschaft of Joachin Löw and is wanted by the big European clubs.