Milan attack reshuffle: Gimenez out, Tare targets Fullkrug | OneFootball

The situation was now clear, and in the last few hours, official confirmation has also arrived. From the training camp in Riyadh, Massimiliano Allegri confirmed what the Rossoneri environment had feared for days: Santiago Gimenez will have to undergo ankle surgery, effectively putting his season on hold and forcing Milan to rethink their transfer market strategies.

Milan, turning point in attack: Gimenez to have surgery, Tare accelerates for Fullkrug

The Rossoneri coach explained the evolution of the Mexican striker’s medical situation during a press conference: “Gimenez underwent conservative therapy for a while, but in recent days the situation worsened and, after a consultation, it was decided to operate. We hope to have him back as soon as possible.”

A heavy absence, which exacerbates an already known issue within the Milan squad. Allegri then held back on immediate decisions related to the transfer market: “As for the market, we haven’t discussed it yet; we’ll evaluate the opportunities with the club, but after the Supercoppa. Right now, the goal is to recover as many players as possible.”

Striker emergency and new market strategies

Gimenez’s injury definitively confirms a necessity: Milan needs to intervene in attack. The offensive department, already considered incomplete, loses its main reference point and forces the management to act decisively.

In this context comes the work of Igli Tare, who in recent days has sped up efforts to close a deal considered strategic: that for Niclas Fullkrug. The German striker, set to leave West Ham after a disappointing start to the season, is now one step away from wearing the Rossoneri shirt.

Fullkrug to Milan: terms and timing

The deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy. The final economic details regarding the potential permanent transfer fee still need to be defined, but the agreement is essentially in place.

The club’s goal is to make Fullkrug immediately available for Allegri and register him in time for the January 2 match against Cagliari. A clear timeline, demonstrating Milan’s intention to quickly address the attacking emergency without compromising future planning.

A bridging choice towards the future

The option-to-buy formula will allow Milan to assess the former Borussia Dortmund player’s performance over the coming months and make a considered decision about his future. Much, in fact, could also depend on broader market scenarios.

Among these, the name of Dusan Vlahovic remains in the background, considered a real opportunity and a stated target for Allegri in the next summer window. Fullkrug therefore represents an immediate solution, but also a move that fits into a broader strategy, looking beyond the current emergency.

Milan is changing pace, balancing immediate needs with a medium-term vision. The Gimenez operation opens new scenarios, and the Rossoneri transfer market is heating up.

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