It is well known that AC Milan are in the market for a new centre-forward and they seem willing to make an investment next summer, with several names reportedly targeted.
A report from Tuttosport (via MilanNews) this morning talks about the potential business that could be done between Milan and Bologna involving Alexis Saelemaekers, Riccardo Calafiori but also Joshua Zirkzee.
Milan have put Zirkzee in their sights for 2024 as they look for a new striker that can lead the line for years to come, but he is among the several difference options being considered at present.
In addition to the former Bayern Munich man there is Jonathan David of Lille who has been top of the wish list for some time now, as well as Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig.
Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord is a name being monitored, while the most recent link is Oli Watkins of Aston Villa as per the newspaper.
Hahah, Watkins… sure. Probably one of England’s most valuable players at the moment and performing well in a system built around him. If the scouts can’t find better value than that then they’re clearly phoning it in.
Jimenez if watkin is expensive
Zirkzee – lol
I agree, AC Milan need a quality striker who is proven to perform, not another potential developing striker. We already have potential high-grade strikers on the way from primavera