Gimenez: First direct talks between Milan and FC Porto with €20m price set | OneFootball

FC Porto have started direct talks with Milan for Mexico international striker Santiago Gimenez, claim reports, with an asking price of at least €20m set.

The centre-forward is not part of coach Ruben Amorim’s plans for this term, and barely featured last season due to a serious ankle injury that required surgery.

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan lies on the field during the Serie A match between AC Milan and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

It is due to that problem and his participation in the World Cup with Mexico that he is still in Italy, left behind for the pre-season tour of Australia.

Gimenez on way out for Milan

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 04: Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez attend the Franco Baresi’s funeral ceremony at Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio on August 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

According to MilanNews, the first direct contact was held today between Milan and Porto to discuss terms of any potential deal.

Coach Francesco Farioli is an admirer of the Gimenez seen at Feyenoord before his €30.2m move to San Siro in February 2025.

The plan would be for Porto to get him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.

In order to avoid making a net loss on this transfer, Milan would need to pocket a minimum of €20m with the sale.

Another alternative would be loaning him to fellow Serie A side Lazio, but that would be very difficult to get everyone agreed on in the circumstances.