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Milan target Alexis

Milan are reportedly interested in Getafe defender Alexis and could make an offer as early as January.

The 21-year-old has impressed since his summer move from Malaga and is currently contracted until 2011, with a £5.7m release clause.

The Rossoneri are looking to sign a stopper in January, as they need to strengthen their defence after the serious injuries suffered by Alessandro Nesta and Serginho.

“The first thing we need is all our injured players to come back to fitness. New arrivals aren’t a priority, but maybe we will do something in defence,” stated Vice-President Adriano Galliani.

“Alexis could leave Getafe as early as January,” confirmed the player’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilno. “His release clause is not that high so most major clubs can afford to pay it.”

Getafe’s President Angel Torres had already stated in the past few weeks that Milan were interested in the player’s services.

“Milan are following Alexis, who is a phenomenon,” said Torres. “You mustn’t forget that the Italian club had already tried to sign him when he was 16-years-old.”

Alexis grew up in the Malaga youth team and had an excellent start of the season with Bernd Schuster’s side, although he is now recovering from an injury.