AC Milan is close to securing Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen on a loan-to-buy deal valued at €32 million. Concurrently, the club is also actively pursuing Sporting CP`s striker Conrad Harder, hinting at a potential departure for Santiago Gimenez.
It appears the Rossoneri have ceased negotiations with Manchester United regarding Rasmus Hojlund, who is now reportedly nearing a move to Napoli. In the interim, Milan is reportedly on the verge of finalizing Boniface`s transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal is structured as an initial loan fee of approximately €5 million, with a subsequent option to purchase for an additional €28 million. The club is currently finalizing personal terms with the Nigerian international, and Boniface could arrive for his medical examination as soon as Thursday.
Milan`s Dual Striker Strategy
Furthermore, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan`s pursuit of a new forward extends to Sporting CP`s Danish talent, Harder. The 20-year-old striker is understood to be available for a permanent transfer from Portugal for approximately €25 million.
MilanNews.it suggests that these potential acquisitions are feasible due to AC Milan`s apparent reluctance to retain Santiago Gimenez, despite having signed him just six months ago. The 24-year-old Mexican international was acquired from Feyenoord for €32 million plus bonuses and a future sell-on clause, a deal completed merely half a year ago.
While Gimenez was brought in under former coach Paulo Fonseca, it appears the new manager, Max Allegri, has a distinct vision for the profile of his primary striker, potentially leading to Gimenez`s unexpected departure.