‘More convenient’ option now Milan’s No.1 striker target

Serhou Guirassy is the new favourite for the AC Milan management in their pursuit of a new centre-forward, according to a report.

After the weeks of links with players like Joshua Zirkzee and Benjamin Sesko, Corriere della Sera (via Radio Rossonera) claims that Guirassy is now the name that is currently top of the list.

Zirkzee and Sesko seem more difficult to sign due to the transfer fee that they would command, as dictated by their respective release clauses. This, the Guinean from Stuttgart is a ‘more convenient’ option.

The release clause to be paid is only €17m and CorSera have confirmed the meeting between the two clubs this week as the Milan management met their counterparts from Stuttgart to discuss Guirassy.

The 28-year-old scored 30 goals in 30 games across all competitions for the Bundesliga side this season, but there is some apprehension among supporters about the fact that this is his first high-level season.

However, the investments in the mercato will not be limited only to the striker. In midfield the Rossoneri leaders continues to evaluate the opportunity to sign Youssouf Fofana from Monaco, who matches the identikit of the sought-after defensive midfielder.

In defence meanwhile, Milan are looking for a central defender who can patch up the department that has appeared most in difficulty this season given the amount of goals conceded.