AC Milan's CEO, Giorgio Furlani, and Geoffrey Moncada who is the chief of staff, have made some important reinforcements to the team of Stefano Pioli this summer and are still working on bolstering the squad, also with Antonio D'Ottavio as sporting director.
In the ambitions of owner Gerry Cardinale, this season should see Milan fight for the second star and continue their growth in the Champions League. The signings made by the Rossoneri so far have aligned with the desires of the coach, but Pioli himself has warned the Milan management, indicating the next position that needs to be filled in the Rossoneri lineup: a backup for Giroud.
According to what is reported by Calciomercato.com, the new idea is to sign Hugo Ekitike: a 21-year-old French centre-forward who was linked with a move to AC Milan in the past before signing with Paris Saint-Germain.
Last season was not exactly a very productive one for the young striker who only scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 25 appearances in Ligue 1. PSG's management is reflecting on his future and they are prepared to let him go if an offer around 20 million euros were to arrive.
As for the player himself, he is not happy with the performances he made last season and he is looking to have more playing time. He has no intention of experiencing a new season like the previous one, and Milan can offer him an escape route from Paris Saint-Germain's bench.
With Stefano Pioli, Hugo Ekitike could have a very important role in the attacking department. Stefano Pioli and AC Milan's management like his profile. However, no negotiations are ongoing right now. The trail could gain momentum at anytime as he remains on the radar of Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani. The hunt for a striker who can help and replace Giroud is still ongoing.
