Milan’s Striker Plans: Gimenez Scores, Allegri Accelerates Preseason, Modric on the Way

• Santiago Gimenez scores for Mexico in a friendly vs. Switzerland
• Allegri will assess him in July before deciding on Milan’s striker market moves
• Vlahovic, Mitrovic, and Retegui are all monitored, but no advanced talks yet

🇲🇽 Gimenez Sends Message with Mexico Goal as Milan Weighs Striker Options

Santiago Gimenez is fighting to stay in red and black. The 23-year-old striker netted a smart header for Mexico over the weekend,
reminding Milan of the talent that earned him a €28.5 million move from Feyenoord. Despite a slow domestic debut season
(6 goals in 19 Serie A games), his 8 goals in 11 Champions League appearances suggest promise. Allegri, who hasn’t yet coached him, will make his judgment during July’s preseason.

New sporting director Igli Tare, meanwhile, is scouting. He was seen in Tirana watching Serbia-Albania, eyeing Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic,
among others. But major market moves are on hold until Allegri gives his green light. Retegui has also been linked, but Milan will likely wait
to finalize decisions on Luka Jovic and Francesco Camarda’s futures before committing to another forward.

🔴 Allegri Pushes Early Start: “Respect, Mentality, and Work Ethic”

Milan will kick off their preseason on July 7, earlier than rivals like Inter and Juventus, who might still be competing in the Club World Cup.
Allegri requested this early start to maximize preparation time after a disappointing 8th-place finish last season. His goals: rebuild team spirit,
fix defensive fragilities, and restore discipline.

Known for his leadership, Allegri has made it clear that there will be no tolerance for lapses in professionalism. His contract includes performance
bonuses tied only to winning the Scudetto, not Champions League qualification. This underlines his ambition and belief in a fast turnaround at Milan.

🇭🇷 Modric Smiles Toward Milan: Deal Imminent

While speaking ahead of Croatia’s World Cup qualifier, Luka Modric was asked about Milan. The veteran smiled, but responded cautiously:
“I haven’t decided anything yet. My focus is on the national team.” Behind the scenes, though, everything is in motion. Modric has a verbal
agreement with the Rossoneri and is expected to sign a pre-contract this week before heading to the U.S. for his final appearance with Real Madrid
in the Club World Cup.