Santiago Gimenez’s possible move to AC Milan is getting more complicated, which is why the Rossoneri are also working on two other potential strikers
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Milan is determined to bring Santiago Gimenez to the San Siro, but negotiations with Feyenoord have turned into an intricate game of economic and strategic balances.
The 2001-born forward, fresh off a double against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, is the name at the top of the Rossoneri’s market list, but the gap between supply and demand threatens to jeopardize the transfer.
The Milanese club’s first proposal, of just under 30 million euros, was returned to sender without hesitation. For Feyenoord, Gimenez can only leave Rotterdam for a figure close to 40 million. A position that reflects not only the valuation of the Mexican talent, but also the Dutch club’s difficulties: outside the Champions zone and with a league that is becoming more complicated, selling the top scorer could prove to be a boomerang.
On the personal front, however, Milan already has the go-ahead from the player and his agents: ready is a €2 million annual contract until 2028, with an option for one more season. Gimenez is attracted by the idea of measuring himself against Serie A and appears firmly intent on wearing the Rossoneri jersey.
In this complex scenario, Zlatan Ibrahimovic could come into play. The former Rossoneri star boasts a close relationship with Dennis Te Kloese, Feyenoord’s technical director, which matured during his time with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
An intervention by Ibra could convince the Dutch club to revise its financial demands, also leveraging the player’s willingness to move to Milan. A star move off the field, reflecting the “Ibra-factor” style.
Il piano B del Milan: Hojlund e Joao Felix in lista
But what would happen if Feyenoord continues to stonewall? The Rossoneri management does not want to be found unprepared. So here are two prestigious names popping up from the Premier League: Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Joao Felix, currently at Chelsea.
Hojlund, who has already made his mark in Serie A with Atalanta, could be an intriguing solution. However, his future depends on the Red Devils’ incoming market: only in the event of a new arrival in attack could the English club consider a loan deal for the young Dane.
It is a different matter for Joao Felix. The Portuguese talent is a profile that Conceicao likes a lot, but here the complications involve the regulations on loan transfer slots outside England. Chelsea also does not seem inclined to sell the player on a temporary formula.
Occhio alle cessioni
Another decisive factor for Milan’s market is the exits. Among the names in the balance is that of Pavlovic, who could leave Milan as early as January. There are several clubs on the defender, including Leicester and Stuttgart, ready to submit a bid.
In short, Milan is moving on several fronts to secure Conceicao the striker he needs to raise the team’s level even further. Gimenez remains the big target, but the Rossoneri do not want to leave anything to chance: if Feyenoord does not lower its demands, the Premier League could become the key to unlocking the market.
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