Softfootball understands that AC Milan is pressing ahead with plans to sign a striker in the January transfer window, and it appears those plans are not tied to Santiago Giménez leaving the club.
Giménez’s agent has publicly insisted there are no plans for the player to exit San Siro, but as reported by sports expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, Milan’s recruitment work continues behind the scenes.
He posted:
AC Milan are working on a new striker for the January window regardless of what’s going to happen with Santi Giménez. Talks are ongoing with Niklas Füllkrug’s camp as a target, as reported in the recent weeks and days.
Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly not been fully convinced by Milan’s attacking output this season, and that frustration has been quietly building.
The coach believes the squad lacks a forward who can reliably hit double figures in the league, something Milan has missed badly in tight matches, especially in their recent 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the Coppa Italia.
Milan’s strategy is to prepare for January early, meaning striker targets are being explored regardless of Giménez’s future.
Giménez himself remains a complicated case. He has yet to score for AC Milan this season, a run that has naturally raised doubts, coupled with his injury crisis. Reports within the club feel his style has not quite matched what Allegri asks from his central forwards.
The club has been linked with a potential swap involving West Ham’s Niklas Füllkrug. The 32-year-old West Ham striker has become central to Milan’s January thinking, with talks ongoing between the club and his representatives.
Füllkrug is open to a move to Serie A and is willing to accept a secondary role, which appeals to Milan’s short-term planning. What is clear is whether Giménez stays or goes, January looks set to bring changes. The club wants goals, consistency, and maybe a bit more edge up front.
