Moretto: Milan moving to secure West Ham striker ‘as quickly as possible’ – the situation

AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare seems to have chosen the striker signing he wants to complete in the January window.

One of Milan’s goals for the upcoming mercato is to acquire a striker to strengthen their attacking department, given that Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez are both stuck on zero league goals at present.

Fullkrug acceleration expected

A wide range of names have been linked in the past couple of weeks, from Joshua Zirkzee to Lorenzo Lucca. Matteo Moretto has now given an update on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, and he strongly suggested that one name is in the league.

“Milan are doing well in the league, they drew against Sassuolo, and are still among the top spots in the table. Allegri’s team is proving to be one of the most in-form teams in Serie A, but they’re clearly already working on it ahead of January, as they need to strengthen some positions, especially in front of goal and in attack.

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“I’ve already mentioned some names, I’ve given you some percentages based on the feasibility of the deal, but today I’ll talk to you about Fullkrug, who Fabrizio previewed when he linked him to Milan again, because it’s a name that’s already been circulating in past transfers.

“In recent weeks, I’ve revisited this name, adding other options. But today I want to delve deeper into this topic: regarding this option, considering the costs, I can tell you that it’s certainly one of the ideal options for Tare, and he’s working hard on it, and will continue to do so in the coming days and weeks.

“Further direct contact is expected between Milan and West Ham, as well as between Milan and Fullkrug’s entourage. Tare’s goal is to secure the player as quickly as possible, trying to secure a striker whose characteristics and cost could be the most suitable for Milan.”

As a reminder, the German striker was linked with a move to Milan when he was at Borussia Dortmund, but ended up joining West Ham. Things have not gone to plan since that 2024 summer move, with Fullkrug amassing just three goals in 29 appearances for the Hammers, with numerous injury issues too.