Vitiello: ‘It won’t be easy’ – Milan launch pursuit for Gimenez after ‘convincing everyone’ | OneFootball

Santiago Gimenez’s name was heavily featured in the AC Milan mercato talk in the summer, however, nothing became concrete. Now, that talk has been revived.

The first six months of the Serie A season have proved numerous things for Milan, though perhaps, the biggest issue has been the lack of goals. In the summer, Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Gimenez and Joshua Zirkzee were rumoured, but instead, the Rossoneri went down a different direction.

At the end of the window, Milan were left with Alvaro Morata, Tammy Abraham and Luka Jovic. Of course, Francesco Camarda also has remained in the background, but it would not be fair to associate him in the same category.

Due to the lack of goals from that frontline, the Diavolo have realised the need for a striker, and after attempts for Marcus Rashford failed, there have been reports about the possibility of Santi Gimenez.

In a column for Milan News, Antonio Vitiello revealed what the situation regarding Gimenez currently looks like and what must happen for the Mexican to join the club.

“A need underestimated over time that, now, can no longer be postponed. AC Milan are on the hunt for a real striker, a real number nine, a goal-scorer capable of throwing it in even when the games get sticky and dirty.

“Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez, already sounded out in the summer, is a name that has never left Milan’s radar.

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“Milan already tried to sign him at the end of the summer transfer market, just as they did an enquiry for Victor Osimhen, who then ended up at Galatasaray, but they had neither the time nor the financial strength to sink their teeth into the Mexican (with Italian passport) who plays for the Dutch side.

“A first forward who has been missing at Milanello for a long time, perhaps too long, and who is needed regardless of who is on the bench. Even in these days, his profile is reported as hot in the control room of Casa Milan, but with the due difficulties of the case.

“The first difficulty is related to Feyenoord’s desire not to deprive themselves of their bomber in this market window. 13 seasonal goals in 17 matches played are a good haul for Gimenez, who aims to finish above 20 goals this season as well.

“The Dutch, for now, are firm on ‘no’ to an immediate departure, but in the market what is unlikely today can become possible when certain situations occur.

“The first, and fundamental, is that AC Milan cash in and free up wage space for Gimenez, and from this point of view they are looking at the offers that may arrive for Emerson Royal and Pavlovic, with the need to sell outright or on loan with a buy-back obligation. Noah Okafor is also for sale, as is Luka Jovic.

“Gimenez convinces everyone: from Conceiçao to Moncada to Ibrahimovic and Furlani, with the latter called upon to really make ends meet. It will not be easy, because there are many joints, but the need is there and the risk of not going to the Champions League could be much more ‘costly’ and damaging than a lack of investment in a crucial role.”