AC Milan are planning on making a sizeable investment in the attacking department this coming summer, and their strategy is beginning to take shape according to a report.
Calciomercato.com begin by looking at the current strikers in Milan team, starting with Luka Jovic. He has six goals since the start of December and the current idea is for the Rossoneri to extend his deal by another season.
Milan will discuss Olivier Giroud’s future with him and his wishes will be respected, given that he will turn 38 on September 30 and is tempted by the idea of a move to the MLS. However, the French striker’s priority remains oriented towards staying.
A signing will be needed regardless of whether both stay, and tomorrow night will be an audition of sorts for Joshua Zirkzee who has seven goals and two assists in 19 games for Bologna this season.
The problem is the competition – from teams like Manchester United and Bayern Munich (who have a buy-back) as well as the fact his asking price is currently €50m and could end up rising.
Geoffrey Moncada and co. will try use Alexis Saelemaekers in the negotiations to bring the cash sum down given he is on loan with the Rossoblu until the end of the season with a €12m option to buy.
The main alternative is in Germany and more specifically RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. He is under contract there until 2028 and has three goals in 15 league games this year (barely any being starts), with a €50m release clause for clubs abroad.
There’s no need to buy foreign striker if can’t afford the price and wage cuz of growth decree, buy italian like Moise Kean, Berardi, Lorenzo Lucca, or Scamacca 😀
Lucca looked strong (literally too) against us. He could turn into something great.
No one worth a damn is available until the summer anyway. SO just cool your jets until then and let’s see who’s available.
Whatever happens happens,,but what I will say is that this,,the form of both Olivier Giroud and Jovic looks good for the season …We are doing well …Yes Olivier Giroud is not getting younger ,but his form is pretty amazing …He could hit 20 goals this season .
Lots of speculation about him staying for another season and indeed ,,I hope he does …
Whatever new striker we sign ,,Olivier Giroud will relish a challenge,,,as he is a winner ..So hopefully Olivier will stay for another season ,,and be ready to fight to still lead the line …That’s the man that he is .
Just like Ibrahimovic,,,he never gives in ..We need this type of fight in the team and indeed we are doing very well at the moment..My confidence in pioli and our team AC Milan remains high !