AC Milan are in the market for another striker this summer, and they are hoping that other moves will free up an opportunity to seize.
Igli Tare confirmed Milan want a new centre-forward last week, and he even went as far as to say that they are looking for a centre-forward with characteristics very similar to Olivier Giroud (more physical, and who spends time in the penalty box) but who above all scores lots of goals.
As Tuttosport (via MilanPress) report this morning, the order of priority for Igli Tare is as follows: a revolution in midfield, two new starting full-backs, a central defender and a winger if Noah Okafor or Samuel Chukwueze leave. Then they will think about the number nine.
To do so, the Devils will rely on a ‘domino effect’ that impacts the big clubs in Europe. The impossible names are Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko. Then there are Darwin Nunez and Lorenzo Lucca who seem close to Napoli.
If the Uruguayan does not join up with Antonio Conte, then Milan will try again for him. The price will still be around €65-70m. Furthermore, there is Moise Kean, with his €52m clause active from 15 July but Al-Qadsiah pushing hard.
It is clear that in this type of transfer market time and patience are needed. Like Atalanta, who will have to sell a big name: if neither Lookman nor Ederson leave, then Mateo Retegui will have to be sold for at least €40-45m.
Manchester United will say goodbye to Hojlund after two seasons. In the background remain Aleksandr Mitrovic, Vangelis Pavlidis, Georges Mikautadze and Tolu Arokodare. Dusan Vlahovic remains an option, even though he is currently at the bottom of Tare and Allegri’s list.
