Earlier this week, Calciomercato indicated Sunderland have an edge over Brentford in the chase for AC Milan’s Santiago Giménez in the winter market.
Two days ago, Sport Mediaset stated the Black Cats have made contact with the 24-year-old’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta. They also said Sunderland would be looking at a loan deal.
On Thursday, TuttoMercatoWeb reported the Serie A side are looking get rid of the striker in January. They are willing to sanction a move via loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
La Repubblica, relayed by MilanNews24, say Giménez’s future is likely to be away from the San Siro.
He has a goal and two assists from 11 matches this season. The Mexico international’s poor run hasn’t put off the Premier League side.
Red carpet for Sunderland
Santiago Gimenez of Milan opportunity to score
during the Serie A AC MILAN v BOLOGNA FC at San Siro Stadium.
Sunderland have swooped in and have the ‘very serious intention’ of securing his services. It’s claimed Régis Le Bris’ side are ready to offer around €30m in the next window. It’s to be noted earlier claims said they are looking to sign him initially on loan.
This amount pleases Milan and the report makes it clear it would be accepted. To be clear, MilanNews24 state: ‘The sum offered satisfies the management, who consider the offer adequate to avoid capital losses and, above all, essential to raise the necessary cash to unlock the incoming transfer market for the new centre forward. Therefore, from the club’s perspective, the deal is virtually done.’
The bid is called a ‘monster offer’.
Giménez seems to have doubts over moving to Sunderland. He had previously rejected Nottingham Forest. This is currently an obstacle for the Black Cats to sign him.
The Mexican is carefully evaluating Sunderland’s project before making the final decision. Sunderland are prepared to wait but not indefinitely.
Giménez needs to be convinced for the January transfer to go through.
