The Rossoneri club is separately pursuing both profiles, but this is a scenario that should not be entirely dismissed. If realized, Santi Gimenez would become the third striker: what future awaits him?
The final crucial piece of AC Milan`s squad puzzle is now at the forefront of their transfer strategy. The club is actively evaluating options for their next striker, a decision they initially planned to finalize later in August when market conditions often become more favorable, influencing contractual dynamics between players and clubs.
Regarding Dusan Vlahovic, the ongoing assessment has consistently highlighted the complexity of his current situation with Juventus. However, Milan believes that after mid-August, circumstances might shift, making a potential move significantly more feasible.
Anticipation
Meanwhile, the pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester has gained considerable momentum. While possessing different attributes from Vlahovic, Hojlund is a talented forward eager to rebound from a season that fell short of expectations. Both players share the experience of a challenging previous season, enduring more difficulties than anticipated. Milan is thoroughly assessing which player best fits their needs. One deal is clearly more intricate, while the other appears more attainable. Yet, the truth is, both players are highly regarded at Milanello, albeit perhaps to varying degrees. Both have received positive evaluations from the club. This brings forth an intriguing possibility: what if both Vlahovic and Hojlund were to join the Rossoneri?
Interconnections
It`s important to preface this by acknowledging that this is a bold, almost `crazy` idea, yet it`s a concept being quietly discussed and explored within the corridors of Casa Milan as a potential operational basis. It`s not a declared strategy, but it cannot be entirely ruled out. For such a scenario to materialize, numerous interlocking conditions would need to align perfectly. Nevertheless, it remains a suggestion that isn`t being dismissed outright. In essence, if the conditions genuinely allow for it at some point, the club would seriously consider pursuing it.
The envisioned structure involves a permanent transfer for Vlahovic and a loan with an option to buy for Hojlund – precisely the formulas Milan has separately considered for each striker (which would also require a significant reduction in Dusan`s salary). However, this ambitious scenario would create a new dilemma: Santi Gimenez would become surplus to requirements. Without European competition, the club`s plan envisions only two main strikers. In this hypothetical situation, two paths emerge for Gimenez: a year-long loan elsewhere, with a potential return depending on Hojlund`s performance at Milan, or a definitive sale. The latter option, however, would starkly contrast with Milan`s initial strong conviction in bringing Santi to the club and the desire to give him a second chance after a challenging first six months of adaptation.
