AC Milan completed five signings for the first team in January.It ended up being a lively January mercato for the Rossoneri, following the poor start to the season, and the hope is that this will spark a definite turnaround. Top four is still within reach but good results are needed, which the signings should help with.

Kyle Walker (full-back)

Formula: Six-month loan with option to buy

Fee: €5m option

From: Man City

Contract: €4.5m net per year until 2028

The Englishman was the first to arrive during the window and he has already played a couple of games, showing his experience. Seeing as Milan got the loan for free, just covering his salary, this was a good deal especially with Emerson Royal out injured (and not performing well).

Santiago Gimenez (striker)

Formula: Permanent transfer

Fee: €28.5m plus bonuses and future resale clause

From: Feyenoord

Contract: €2.5m net per year until 2028 + one-year option

This is the one that everyone was waiting for, with Milan desperately needing a new No.9 to lead the line. Granted that he has picked the No.7, it seems Gimenez could be the one and the figures of the deal – at the end of the day – were also very good.

Warren Bondo (midfielder)

Formula: Permanent transfer

Fee: €10m plus bonuses

From: Monza

Contract: €1.5m per year until 2029

As Ismael Bennacer asked to leave the club, this was the best possible replacement for Milan. He’s young, knows the league well and he also seemed eager to join. Considering a replacement needed to be found on deadline day, a very good outcome indeed.

Joao Felix (attacking midfielder)

Formula: Six-month dry loan

Fee: €5m including bonuses

From: Chelsea

Contract: €2m net until the summer

The former Benfica man has already presented himself to the fans, scoring on his debut, and many believe that he could be the creative outlet that Milan previously lacked. The loan is expensive, but Geoffrey Moncada admitted that a permanent deal could be discussed in the summer.

Riccardo Sottil (winger)

Formula: Six-month loan with option to buy

Fee: €1m for the loan and €11m option

From: Fiorentina

Contract: €250k net until the summer

Milan only had 90 seconds left of the mercato when his signing was completed, and it was mainly to make up for Davide Calabria’s departure from the squad list. He may be seen as Noah Okafor’s replacement who leave AC Milan for Napoli.