It is clear that AC Milan will sign a striker this summer. There is no denying that, but the level of investment that the club makes is the interest for many.
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For the past four windows in a row, Milan have sought a cure to their striker problem. Have they found one? Not yet. They have invested heavily, too. In fact, more than €100 million has been put into the search.
However, they still do not have a number nine to build around. So, that must be fixed this summer. It is one of Massimiliano Allegri’s – and the fans’ – big requests for the upcoming season.
A Brazilian focal point
Several names have been thrown into the mix, some speculative, others with fact. Whilst we are still in the run-up to the mercato’s opening, more will continue to emerge and Corriere dello Sport has added Igor Thiago to the list of options.
According to the report, as relayed by Calciomercato.com, he joins Serhou Guirassy, Goncalo Ramos and Alexander Sorloth on the summer shortlist.
Scoring 29 goals in 55 games for Brentford, including 21 Premier League goals this season, he has emerged as one of the deadliest options in Europe. However, the Bees would have a lot of security over his future, thanks to his contract until 2031.
An ambitious target, certainly. Perhaps a statement move, though.