PM: Winter and summer options – how Milan could fix apparent striker issues

AC Milan are a bit short up top, as this weekend’s game proved. So, the area needs to be looked at, indeed.

Rafael Leao, Santiago Gimenez, Christian Pulisic, and Christopher Nkunku are the extent of the Milan strike force. Of course, even this is potentially a bit questionable, given Leao and Pulisic are traditionally wingers.

In terms of actual strikers, there is only, really, one: Gimenez. So, it is reasonable to think that the Rossoneri still need to bring an extra body through the door and there are several ideas presenting themselves currently.

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January or beyond?

The January mercato could provide an opportunity to add the final piece to the puzzle; alternatively, an extended wait could be chosen as the solution.

As PianetaMilan write, if the former were to be the decision, Dusan Vlahovic would be the primary target. He is playing less and less at Juventus, despite a bright opening. So, he could leave partway through the season for a nominal fee, considering his contract situation.

Alternatively, the Rossoneri could turn to Mauro Icardi again, a player whom they have been close to before.

In the summer, both could still be options, given their contractual situations. However, the preference may be for Robert Lewandowski, who could also arrive on a free contract. Alternatively, Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge, or even Joaquin Panichelli of Strasbourg, could be elected as the future.