Mediaset: Sunderland in talks over Milan striker – Tare identifies Serie A option as replacement

Despite the fact that the January window is still over one month away, there continues to be speculation about movements at Milan.

After his derby heroics, a lot of the spotlight is shining on Mike Maignan at the moment, who has a contract which expires at the end of the season. Milan are apparently ready to make him an offer, but in the meantime they are thinking about other areas too.

One out, one in?

Regarding the attack, and in particular the fate of Santiago Gimenez, SportMediaset (via MilanNews) are reporting that Sunderland are a team to keep an eye on. They sit seventh in the Premier League having been promoted via the play-offs and are looking for a striker in January.

The Black Cats are pushing for the Mexican and are already in contact with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. The idea is to offer Milan a paid loan with an obligation to buy under certain conditions, but it remains to be seen if this will satisfy Milan, who paid over €30m to sign him in January.

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In the event of Gimenez’s departure, the name sporting director Igli Tare has a name circled in red on his list: Mateo Pellegrino. The Italian striker has four league goals this season and scored a brace at the weekend, but is already valued at €20-25m.

Pellegrino made an impression during the recent 2-2 draw between Milan and the Ducali at the Stadio Tardini, with the striker admitting after the game that he is flattered by the links. Joaquín Panichelli of Strasbourg is the alternative.