Longo: Conceicao and Mendes want Joao Felix but Milan are hesitant – the reason | OneFootball

Joao Felix has ended up on AC Milan’s radar as the pursuit of Santiago Gimenez might not have a positive ending. However, while Sergio Conceicao is a big fan of the player, the Rossoneri are hesitant.

Finding the back of the net has been a problem for Milan this season, underperforming when looking at expected vs. actual goals. Tammy Abraham, for example, has an xG of 7.01 this season but has only scored two goals in the league (via Understat).

In short, to reach a top-four finish, reinforcements are needed up front this month and Santiago Gimenez has been identified as the priority. As reported by Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, there are no guarantees that this deal will materialise and alternatives are thus needed just in case.

Joao Felix has been mentioned a lot lately, and as per the journalist, Conceicao would be very happy to welcome his compatriot to the club. Jorge Mendes, who is the agent of both Conceicao and Joao Felix, is pushing for the move as well.

Milan, however, are hesitant about the deal as a loan wouldn’t be possible. Chelsea have already used up all of their ‘loan allowance’ and it would thus have to be a permanent formula. It would be an expensive operation, in other words, which is not ideal.

The Rossoneri remain informed on the matter through Mendes, but the Chelsea man would only become an option if the Gimenez deal falls through. Even then, it might not be possible to make a transfer happen due to the costs.