Massimiliano Allegri was direct with his directors last summer, Milan need a double-digit striker who fills the box. A striker with traits similar to Dusan Vlahovic, who was a long-standing top target for the club. The start of the season made this need even clearer, and supporters hope for a solution in the January window. Recent reports point in that direction, with several names linked to a possible push for the team, from Jonathan David to Robert Lewandowski, along with Joaquin Panichelli and Franculino Djú.
The top priority for Milan in January is an experienced central defender with strong personality traits for Allegri’s back line. Right after that comes the idea of recruiting a new number 9, but this depends on Santiago Gimenez. Only if the former Feyenoord striker leaves will sporting director Igli Tare enter the market hard to find a profile suited to the coach’s ideas. Brentford and Sunderland asked for information and are interested in the centre-forward. He believes he can establish himself in Milan, and the club remains his first choice for now and for the future, as relayed via Calcio Mercato.
In recent weeks the scouting department monitored Midtjylland closely, with strong attention on Franculino Djú. The young Guinean striker born in 2004 is rated highly by Milan. He already has 14 goals and 3 assists in 14 Danish league matches this season. Roma want him for January, and Bayern Munich are looking at him for next season. There are no concrete signals regarding Juventus’ Jonathan David. Robert Lewandowski is difficult because of his salary. Tare is keeping quiet but maintaining contact with Dusan Vlahovic's agent. Juventus and Spalletti want the Serbian striker to renew, Milan remain alert.
