AC Milan have considered making a move for Mauro Icardi to replace Santiago Gimenez, but now the reverse might be considered by Galatasaray. Gimenez's time at Milan has seemingly been heading towards an end, and there have been many options linked to replace him. After a lot of deliberation, Niclas Fullkrug will arrive as an aid for the frontline. However, the Mexican could also stay in Italy, with the sale of Christopher Nkunku not to be ruled out.
Santiago Gimenez has missed the last few games with an ankle issue, but he could make a return on Sunday. After receiving the positive news that Rafael Leao has avoided a muscle injury and should be available for the Supercoppa Italiana next week, a further boost has arrived regarding the condition of Gimenez. Santi nearing a return As today's edition of Tuttosport (via MilanPress) reports, Massimiliano Allegri will be without Leao for the game against Sassuolo on Sunday.
Leeds United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of AC Milan Striker Santiago Gimenez, as per Fichajes. The 24-year-old Mexican has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot at the Italian club, and he needs to move in order to get his career back on track. He has previously shown his quality in the Netherlands, and he was a prolific goalscorer during his time at Feyenoord.
AC Milan are currently expected to be without star man Christian Pulisic for Saturday's game at San Siro against Lazio. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report this morning, there's some concern at Milan regarding Pulisic's condition, as he pulled out of training yesterday with muscle discomfort in the second session since his derby heroics on Sunday. It's unlikely to be anything serious for the American, but the situation will be monitored with the utmost caution given his importance.
The January transfer window could see Santiago Gimenez make a swift move to the Premier League with both Sunderland and Brentford showing interest in the attacker, according to Calciomercato. The Mexican international's time at the San Siro has been far from smooth. Since joining AC Milan from Feyenoord in a deal worth over 30 million during the January 2025 window, Gimenez has struggled to replicate the electric form that made him one of Europe's most coveted young forwards.
Gazzetta dello Sport has suggested that Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez has until January to prove that he should stay at AC Milan, even though the 24-year-old only joined from Feyenoord for €28.5 million last January. In another report, Gazzetta states that the Rossoneri are looking for goal scorers and Gimenez could be involved in a swap deal for Roma's Artem Dovbyk. Milan are also interested in Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, Strasbourg's Joaquin Panichelli and Eintracht Frankfurt's Jonathan Burkardt.
As the clock ticks by, Santiago Gimenez remains without a league goal for the season, and eventually he might run out of time. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report this morning, a quarter of the season has practically gone by and Gimenez hasn't scored a single goal in Serie A. He's spent 627 minutes on the pitch, over ten hours of play, but hasn't scored a single goal: an eternity for striker.
Santiago Gimenez is without a goal in over 500 minutes of league action, and Massimiliano Allegri's patience seems to have expired. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, after eight league games, Gimenez is still without a goal. When he moved to Italy from Feyenoord, he left as a man who had scored 65 goals in the Netherlands, with the promise of being the striker for the future.
It's a difficult time for Santiago Gimenez at the moment, and not just because of the fact that he is struggling to score. As Corriere della Sera (via AllMilan) report this morning, Massimiliano Allegri couldn't contain his frustration with Gimenez during the draw with Pisa. The Rossoneri coach shouted at the striker: "Santiii, wake up... are you sleeping?" Allegri's comments come after a another strange performance from Gimenez, who appeared disoriented and at times isolated.
