Milan market, Santiago Gimenez's agent comes out of the closet

In recent weeks there has been a lot of talk about the possible farewell of Santiago Gimenez to AC Milan as early as January: the Mexican center forward has so far collected just 1 goal in the Coppa Italia and the general performance has not at all convinced Massimiliano Allegri, who wanted to part with him already in the summer (there had been much talk about a possible exchange with Roma’s Artem Dovbyk). A number of Premier League clubs seem to be on his trail, Sunderland above all, but the latest statements of Rafaela Pimenta, the Bebote’s agent, to ESPN have stopped the rumors about the Mexican’s possible departure at least in the winter soccer market session.

Ernesto Villa

“If the Premier League desires it, I am not surprised that it desires it. That there is one, two or three clubs interested seems normal to me, but the idea of him leaving Milan does not exist. Santi arrived in January at AC Milan, and he arrived at an AC Milan that was not first in the standings, not to say that it was struggling. All the facts, messages, and words I have had from Milan have always been positive. There was not a single moment when Milan told me that something was wrong. Whenever the press talks too much, I call Milan, and Milan always responds to me: ‘No, we are calm, everything is fine, thank you'” said the proxy.

Despite Rafaela Pimenta&#8217s statements, it is undeniable that Milan is looking around for a reinforcement in the offensive department, given also Cristopher Nkunku&#8217s evident delay in condition. The Rossoneri club&#8217s main targets are two: Niclas Füllkrug and Mateo Pellegrino, more complicated due to high costs is the Jean-Philippe Mateta idea. Füllkrug is on the run from Aston Villa and, thanks to his experience, he could help Milan from the start to continue the fast march toward qualification for the next Champions League, a mandatory goal for the Diavolo.

Mateo Pellegrino is the absolute star of Parma’s season so far: the young center forward has so far stamped his card 7 times, 4 in Serie A and 3 in the Coppa Italia. Bought by the Ducali from Vélez Sarsfield in February for 2 million euros, the Argentine has excellent physical qualities and an excellent header. Given his young age as well (he recently turned 24), he could become a mainstay for Milan in the coming years. Mateo Pellegrino is enormously talented and seems to have all the qualities to establish himself as one of the best in his role, clearly, however, Parma do not want to deprive themselves of him this season and will do everything to resist the Rossoneri assaults.