Last Christmas, AC Milan were considering a few ideas, but the flurry of signings arrived at the end of January. Now, the first may be completed whilst the tree is still up.
Milan’s need for a striker has been present since the first few weeks of the season. Injuries to Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic have affected plans massively, whilst Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku have not flattered themselves.
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With Massimiliano Allegri also pleading for a physical striker, there is a need for someone to arrive in the winter.
Full steam ahead
Reports in recent weeks have been suggesting that someone could arrive, and Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly been the dream idea. However, it seems that a different route will be taken.
Niclas Fullkrug has been the big name of interest lurking in the background, and now the Rossoneri are accelerating a deal. In fact, MilanNews reports that the German could even have a new club before the mercato opens.
Igli Tare and the management are pressing to get the deal completed before the end of 2025, allowing him to arrive at Milanello as soon as possible. The deal should be a loan with an option to buy, and with the window opening officially on January 2nd, Allegri could even have his new man for the Cagliari game on January 3.
Oh no..
I know many fans not enthused but I’m optimistic. I think this could work out well. He was VERY good while at Dortmund and should produce goals.
I’ll probably be slaughtered, but I have a good feeling about him. He his not a starter (Rafa + Puli) but he can bring a fight from the 70th minute onwards. Also, his qualities are very additional to the other strikers (physical, good target man, great header). He is a very active player who can jostle two defenders around and open up space for the rest (a bit like Giroud, though of course not anywhere near the same level). Also, he’s got a lot to prove ahead of the WC. Without splashing money I generally don’t really see a more realistic option than this guy. Especially if it’s true we’re just waiting for Vlahovic. If Max and Tare agree (and Furlani stays out of it) I’m sure they think this is the right man.
AS long as he doesn’t shoot birds and clouds, or woodwork, he’s probably okay
I’m also confident he’d be a good band-aid until the summer. And who knows, maybe even longer. But he honestly can’t do worse than Nkunku & Gimenez.
I’ve seen him play and he has impressed me every time.
Zirkzee isn’t allegri typical striker so he will get fullkrug..
VLahovic is a typical Allegri striker and he got Nkunku. Just saying…