AC Milan's attacking lineup vs Empoli remains open for debate, according to what is reported by Il Corriere dello Sport.
For now, clues still point towards Olivier Giroud as a starter. However, Luka Jovic is gaining ground thanks to his recent brace against Claudio Ranieri's Cagliari team in the Coppa Italia round of 16 fixture.
The management is highly satisfied with the team's performance over the past month, potentially altering perspectives on the transfer market. If Jovic maintains this level of consistency, AC Milan might refrain from acquiring any forwards in January and postpone decisions until the summer transfer window.
This potential shift in strategy would provide the club with greater flexibility in other positions, particularly in addressing defensive issues. Much hinges on the former Fiorentina and Real Madrid player's confirmation in the early days of January because if he continues at this pace, Milan might not pursue another attacker.
The former Eintracht Frankfurt player had initially signed for just one season with an option for an additional two years. The club, along with the player and his agent, will decide on any potential contract extension.
In essence, Luka Jovic holds the key to his own future—the more he scores, the higher the chances of him staying.
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