Moretto offers update as Massara denies Dovbyk-Gimenez swap rumours: “Hectic”

AC Milan could end the summer with three strikers to choose from, which could give Massimiliano Allegri a headache.

The final few days of the mercato are always mad, but for Milan, even this is crazy. Last night, it seemed a deal for Artem Dovbyk relied on Santia go Gimenez, but a good performance from the Mexican seems to have changed things.

After the game, Allegri supported the striker, and now a swap deal seems to be off the cards, according to reports. Before Roma’s game against Pisa, Ricky Massara offered some information to Sky Sport 24, as MilanNews relays.

Dovbyk-Gimenez? What if it doesn’t work out?

“The swap hasn’t happened. The last few hours have been hectic, it’s true, but right now, nothing exists.”

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Where to go from here?

It is a confusing one, given that Roma lack a proper replacement to fill his shoes for now. So, Matteo Moretto has provided an update on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube, looking to help with any queries with the situation, as relayed by MilanNews, again.

“Negotiations are underway between Milan and Roma for Artem Dovbyk. After Milan reached an agreement with the player in the last few hours, there was direct contact between the Ukrainian’s entourage and the club regarding the project and contractual conditions.

“Today, the two teams are negotiating on the basis of a loan with an option to buy. We’ll see if the figures add up and if Roma find a replacement: they need to find a striker to replace him.”