AC Milan’s recent defeat against Juventus in Turin has raised concerns about the team’s performance and their ability to secure a crucial top-four finish this season. Manager Sergio Conceicao’s post-match comments highlighted a lack of hunger and willingness to take responsibility within the squad, just two weeks after their triumphant Supercoppa Italiana victory in Saudi Arabia.
Calciomercato report that beyond personality issues, the Rossoneri are grappling with a significant problem in attack. With only 29 goals scored in the league so far, Milan finds themselves trailing behind their competitors in the race for Champions League qualification. The current strikers have underperformed, with Tammy Abraham scoring just two goals in Serie A, Alvaro Morata at five, and Luka Jovic seemingly out of favor.
To address this issue, Milan’s management are turning to the transfer market. The immediate focus is on securing an attacking player who can operate both on the wing and centrally, with Joao Felix emerging as a prime target. The club are working on a loan deal with Chelsea, potentially including a purchase option of around €35 million for the summer of 2026.
However, Joao Felix alone may not solve all of Milan’s offensive woes. Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, the club is exploring various options for a true number 9. Jonathan Burkardt, a promising German striker, is being closely monitored. Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord remains on their radar, with negotiations already underway. Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese and Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar are also under consideration.
More ambitious targets like Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko present challenges due to high competition and costs. Nevertheless, Milan’s transfer team, led by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Giorgio Furlani, and Geoffrey Moncada, is determined to secure a top-quality striker within the next six months to revitalize their attacking options and boost their chances of future success.
