Romano: Gimenez now open to leaving Milan – swap deal with Roma could accelerate

Santiago Gimenez is open to leaving AC Milan, which means that a swap deal for Artem Dovbyk could happen with Roma.

Sometimes, things can change very quickly in football. Gimenez’s situation might be the perfect example of this, given that his agent said just a couple of days ago that her client will not be leaving Milan before the window closes.

“Gimenez isn’t going anywhere. All the rumours that have emerged, from the first to the last, are untrue. They’re fake news,” Rafaela Pimenta said.

Gimenez open to leaving

Now, Fabrizio Romano has given the following update: “Santiago Giménez opens doors to AS Roma move from AC Milan.

“The swap deal with Artem Dovbyk to AC Milan can now happen — if the two clubs agree on terms. After weeks insisting to stay at AC Milan, club plans are clearly to sell Giménez… and Santi accepts.”

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Matteo Moretto adds that Giménez is ready to bid farewell to Milan. The Mexican striker is ready to listen to Roma’s proposal and a possible swap with Dovbyk can take shape, with the latter already having an agreement with the Rossoneri.

The parties are in close contact to try to advance the talks before the deadline, which is at 20:00 CEST on Monday, so it remains a race against time especially with it being an exchange deal.