Santiago Giménez faces drastic AC Milan decision | OneFootball

AC Milan could definitively part ways with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Giménez if none of the three finds a solution before the transfer window closes. In addition to Rafael Leão, whose departure appears to be closer, the Italian club is looking to sort out the futures of these players, who are not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans. Giménez is the case that interests FC Porto the most, but negotiations remain without an agreement.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the three footballers are in a similar situation.

“Gerry Cardinale was clear with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Giménez. If, on September 2 – the date the summer transfer window closes in Italy – the trio of high-profile surplus players are still under contract with Milan, they would still remain outside the project,” the Italian newspaper writes.

Regarding the Mexican striker, the publication explains that the player remains on FC Porto’s radar, although an agreement between the clubs is still a long way off. The Dragons’ first proposal, which involved a loan with an option to buy set at €15 million, was rejected by AC Milan, who want to receive at least €20 million.

So far, FC Porto have not submitted an improved offer, something that could happen in the coming days as the market deadline approaches. In that scenario, the targets linked to the mandatory purchase clause will have to be easier to achieve, according to the same source.

AC Milan’s stance is linked to the investment made in January 2024, when the Italian club paid €30 million to Feyenoord for Giménez, a striker who stood out for the goals he scored for the Dutch side.

The Mexico international has, however, failed to establish himself under Sérgio Conceição or Massimiliano Allegri, and is now outside AC Milan’s plans.

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