AC Milan Eye Nico Jackson, Mateta, and Vlahovic as Striker Hunt Heats Up
It’s no secret, AC Milan are on the lookout for a new striker this summer. With Olivier Giroud off to LA and no clear No. 9 in sight, the Rossoneri are casting a wide net. And now, thanks to journalist Matteo Moretto via Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, we’ve got fresh insight into who exactly is on their radar.
Let’s break it down.
Nico Jackson: A Complicated Love Story
Nico Jackson is still firmly on Milan’s wishlist and this saga just got another twist.
Moretto reports that Milan had new contacts today with Chelsea to better understand the financial structure of a potential deal. The club knows it’s complicated, but Jackson remains a long-term favorite. Remember, Milan were already chasing him before Chelsea swooped in last summer.
So, why might this be different now? Well, Chelsea’s stance has softened. Jackson, reportedly frustrated after the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, is open to a move. The Blues once considered him “untouchable,” but not anymore.
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Still, Chelsea want to sell on their own terms, which means a big offer would be required. Milan may not be able to match that.
Interestingly, Milan’s approach for Gent left-back Archie Brown, who shares the same agents as Jackson, might open some doors.
Mateta: Not a Priority, But Still Lurking
Jean-Philippe Mateta is another name on the shortlist. Not front and center, but definitely in the conversation.
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Moretto says the Crystal Palace striker’s profile intrigues Milan, especially with his physicality and direct style. Allegri, who’s still a candidate for Milan’s coaching job, reportedly appreciates him.
It’s a financially tricky deal too, but if Milan can’t land a top-tier name, Mateta remains in the mix.
The Big Guns: Vlahovic and Boniface
Then there’s the dreamland tier: Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Boniface. Moretto confirms they’re admired internally, but let’s be real, these are major-money moves. Unless Milan frees up significant cash or works some magic, it’s hard to see these materializing without a domino effect.
From Jackson’s Chelsea frustration to Mateta’s under-the-radar appeal, and the ever-elusive Vlahovic fantasy, Milan’s striker search is gaining steam. The market’s moving, and the Rossoneri are right in the thick of it.
Stay tuned because this striker race is just getting started.
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