Among the many sub-plots to AC Milan’s summer transfer window there is the pursuit of a striker, and Victor Boniface has given positive signs.
According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), Milan are ready to invest heavily in their attack this summer. Massimiliano Allegri has asked for a centre-forward with very specific characteristics: a finisher, capable of scoring goals but also capable of tactical work similar to that of Olivier Giroud.
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The goal is to sign a different profile to Santiago Gimenez, offering more solutions making the striker role more complete. Among the first names being considered is Lorenzo Lucca, though Igli Tare and Giorgio Furlani accelerated on other fronts after learning he was/is close to Napoli.
Boniface gives green light
One of the most interesting names is Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen. The Nigerian has expressed openness to joining Milan, but the real obstacle remains the German club, who want between €40-45m to sell.
The 24-year-old had a season marred by adductor injuries that have affected his performance and consistency. Despite this, he scored 11 goals in the league, though his market value has dropped from the €60m Bayer previously asked for.
The Rossoneri have also made inquiries about Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Senegalese was close to joining Milan when at Villarreal, while discussions with the club’s representatives for Mateta have been held, but no negotiations between clubs yet.
I’m happy with this if we can get him over the line if he can just stay fit and healthy we have a real good striker on our hands when he won the Bundesliga I’m pretty sure he got like 32 goals with 7 assists only 2 years ago if that. But I think 30-35 should be the cost due to recent injury imo
Of all the names he’s the one with most quality, class and potential. The 40-45m is actually a fair price for him in todays market.
Mateta is a beast and the one that is the least like Gimenez. If they want a different type of strike its Mateta, Vlahovic or Retegui they need to go for.
Boniface is too injury prone
Just saw Retegui went to Saudi for 67 million. Sick all these players are leaving Europe when they are at the top of their game.
One cannot resist. He chose to be fameless
Some people choose money over everything else. Not all though.
Yeah, Theo initially didn’t want to play there, but was pushed by management so here they are.
LOL. Theo wanted 8M€ from Milan to stay. Don’t tell us he didn’t care about money. 😀 😀 😀
Not Approved !! You guys should sign Kolu the league winner not Bon-Bon Face. Or maybe pick one which is cheaper.
Boniface is a good striker when he is fully fit,Mateta a deadly striker the two will be good for Milan,Milan need strong striker like those two, they can hold the ball,good in the air good on both foot,they also can create more space for Leao and Pulisic,a devastated front 3,,Leao,Boniface,Pulisic,a solid midfield and also defence a well balance .ALL WILL ATTACK AND WILL DEFENCE PLAY FOR EACH OTHER COLLECTIVELY AS A TEAM,WIN AS A TEAM LOOSE AS A TEAM,DONT GIVE UP EASYLY ,ENJOY THE GAME,JOY FOR THE FANS AND SUPPORTER,ALL THOSE WORKING BEHIDE THE SCENE,,,FORZA MILAN,,AC MILAN IN MY HEART,MY BONES,MY BLOOD. ..THE BLACK AND RED…AC MILAN FOREVER…
MILAN IS A USELESS CLUB NOW, MATETA AND JACKSON FOR WHAT? ARE THEY BETTER THAN ABRAHAM AND JOVIC? I LOST THE APPETITE TO SUPPORT MILAN IF NOT FOR PULISIC AM GONE.
40-45mil… LMAO!!! Good Luck with that. Milan will find someone young, dumb and full of c*m for under 30mil.