"As MilanNews recall, Allegri wanted a traditional striker until the end of the window, so much so that Milan attempted to complete a swap deal with Roma involving Santiago Gimenez and Artem Dovbyk until the last day of August. The deal fell through, and so the Mexican remained in the Milan squad despite the coach wanting a striker with different characteristics. His zero league goals so far this season are an alarming signal too."
"Four months later, we're at the same point: Gimenez has not been convincing in this first part of the season, he's now been out for a month and a half with an ankle problem, and Allegri continues to ask his management for a true No.9 Many players are currently being linked like Mateo Pellegrino from Parma, Mateta from Crystal Palace, Dovbyk from Roma, Icardi from Galatasaray, Zirkzee from Manchester United, Fullkrug from West Ham, and Panichelli from Strasbourg, to name just a few."
Allegri pursued a traditional striker until the end of the transfer window and Milan attempted a swap with Roma involving Santiago Gimenez and Artem Dovbyk. The swap collapsed and Gimenez stayed at Milan despite Allegri seeking a striker with different characteristics. Gimenez has zero league goals so far and has been sidelined for a month and a half with an ankle problem. Allegri continues to request a true No.9 and several names are linked as targets. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic form the starting strike pairing with 15 goals combined. Milan will play only once per week until season end, allowing recovery time, and Allegri favors a physically strong striker to break down deep defensive blocks.
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