Milan evaluate Gimenez future as Premier League clubs show interest | OneFootball

Santiago Gimenez’s future at Milan has moved into uncertain territory, with the club now preparing for the possibility of a January departure despite the player’s stated desire to stay.

According to SportMediaset’s Claudio Raimondi, via MilanNews24, the Mexican forward’s situation has shifted in recent weeks, largely due to the Rossoneri’s reduced schedule following their Coppa Italia exit.

With Milan now playing only once a week, Max Allegri’s attacking hierarchy leaves little room for rotation.

ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach, looks on prior to the Serie A match at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Gimenez fighting for minutes at Milan

Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic remain untouchable starters, and Gimenez has struggled to carve out consistent minutes.

While his representatives insist he is not pushing to leave, the club’s technical assessment is more pragmatic: his playing time is unlikely to increase without a structural change in the squad.

BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Santiago Gimenez competes for the ball with Isak Hien of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match at New Balance Arena on October 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

That reality has caught the attention of clubs in England. Leeds United and West Ham are both monitoring Gimenez’s situation and could offer the regular football he currently lacks in Serie A. Milan, for their part, will only move for another forward if the Mexican does depart in January.