The increasingly likely return to the Champions League will bring several million euros into Milan’s coffers, resources that will then be used on the transfer market, where the main objective in the summer will be to sign a top centre-forward. There are many names being mentioned and linked with the Rossoneri, but in the last few hours the chances of Alexander Sørloth have reportedly been rising. The 1995-born Atlético Madrid striker has moved ahead on the club’s list, overtaking both Robert Lewandowski and Dušan Vlahović, who could be available on free transfers in the summer but are demanding wages beyond Milan’s parameters.
This is reported this morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport, which explains that the Norwegian wants to play more regularly and for this reason would listen very carefully to Milan’s proposal, which could offer him a starting place and a leading role next season. As for his transfer fee, Atlético Madrid are asking for €40 million including bonuses, but without a strong end to the season (or an outstanding World Cup), they would settle for less, perhaps €20–25 million plus bonuses. The Colchoneros’ coach, Diego Simeone, would prefer a striker who is stronger in aerial duels and better at holding up the ball, so a separation between Sørloth and the Spanish club could take place in the summer.
Sørloth is liked by AC Milan coach Allegri
The Scandinavian centre-forward, who so far this season has made 47 appearances in all competitions and scored 17 goals, has the perfect characteristics for Massimiliano Allegri: he is 195 cm tall, but is better with the ball at his feet and at attacking space than in aerial play. For this reason, in addition to playing as a central striker, he can also be deployed as a second striker or as a wide forward, a role he performs, for example, with the Norwegian national team. Sørloth also has the international experience that the Rossoneri coach demands, as relayed via Milan News.
