AC Milan’s sporting director Igli Tare has confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund is an option that the management are exploring.
As we approach the final part of the summer transfer window, the big gap in Milan’s squad is in the centre-forward role, at least in the eyes of the coach and directors. Hojlund is the main name being linked, though there seems to be some doubts about whether he will give the green light.
Elsewhere, Tare has nearly completely rebuild the midfield after Tijjani Reijnders was sold. Samuele Ricci, Luka Modric and Ardon Jashari have all arrived. Zachary Athekame and Pervis Estupinan are the two full-backs that have joined too.
‘A striker has to arrive’
Tare spoke to Mediaset before kick-off in the Coppa Italia round of 32 against Bari at San Siro, and his comments were relayed by MilanNews.
Is Hojlund a name you are evaluating?
“Hojlund is a good option for us. We’re evaluating him these days, but the transfer market is unpredictable. We know we have to intervene in that position, and we also know they need to be players who can bring something extra to this group.”
What about Vlahovic
“This is also an option, a striker has to arrive.”
Why a midfield overhaul?
“Our intention, as we demonstrated to you when you came to Casa Milan, was to intervene in midfield. Milan must dominate matches. With the arrival of Modric, Jashari, and Ricci, I think I’ve raised the technical level of this team.”
How did you convince Modric?
“It wasn’t very difficult. He supported AC Milan as a child. We hit it off like two former kids supporting the same team. I immediately understood that he was thinking about Milan, and I tried to convey his enthusiasm: his arrival is an added value for this team.”
Tbh, looking at the striker options available, I wouldn’t mind playing Okafor in that role
Right he is at good player, he mist not be sold.
Agree
Good sub. Perhaps not good enough to be a started (even for rotation) but he can give “something extra” when coming off the bench. And he did score important late minute goals during his debut season. I’d give him a chance.
*starter
Every manager does the same: first eliminate all the players previous manager brought so if you won only you get the credit! Especially those Maldini brought must go aince the ownership doesn’t want any trace left from Maldini family. It’s simple as that that even Maldini did this with Kessie and Chalhanoghlu
Lession learned?? Again with tomori pavlo and gabbia as cb – good luck and stop crying if it wont work
I would prefer Milan sign Dodi or Sorloth . The players that interest Tare right now will disappoint Milan .
Dodi is winger… Sorloth not a bad option but I doubt Atletico will sell him
“Milan must dominate matches”
Hires Allegri who plays 8 at the back vs Leeds
Better hurry up IF Holjund is who we want (personally not convinced by him either) as Napoli are now in the hunt with Lukaku injury….
Okafor is NOT a #9 and is barely a serviceable backup LW – has anyone not watched this guy the last few years??? Like 2 goals in 2 years and some want him to be our #9?? Geez
Our defense will be the main problem this season…
Tomori Gabbi and Pavlovic have to have the best years of their careers for us to have a shot at top 4
Okafor isn’t a 9, but he could serviceable as a backup in a two man front line. Would probably bring out the best in him honestly.