The AC Milan managers are reportedly planning a major overhaul of their attacking department for the summer of 2026, with Massimiliano Allegri prioritising the signing of a striker capable of scoring twenty goals per season, although the entire forward line is currently uncertain. Players such as Pulisic, Leão, Giménez, Nkunku and Füllkrug are not guaranteed to stay, prompting the club’s management to consider versatile profiles who can operate both as wingers and second strikers.
In this context, the name Nicolò Zaniolo has resurfaced, as he appears to have rediscovered his best form at Udinese after difficult years and numerous moves across Italy and Europe. Revitalised under Runjaic’s system in Udinese’s 3-5-2 formation alongside Davis, the attacking midfielder has recorded 5 goals and 5 assists in 26 appearances, showing renewed physical resilience despite a minor meniscus procedure in January, as pointed out via Tuttosport in this morning's print edition.
Zaniolo on the AC Milan radar once again:
Udinese intend to sign him permanently from Galatasaray for €10 million, but Milan are closely monitoring the player’s development. He had already been targeted in the past by Maldini and has been admired by Allegri since his time at Juventus. The move would allow the Rossoneri to add a player in his athletic prime (he will turn 27 in July) while also increasing the number of Italian players in the squad.
