"The feedback we were getting about Gimenez's situation was negative, physically speaking, and it's no coincidence that Gimenez is undergoing surgery. Milan has decided to go all-in on Fullkrug. This deal could be beneficial to Milan on a technical level, as they lack a player with these characteristics, but clearly, financially, it's a simple operation. "Milan would like to complete the deal on a dry loan, from now until the end of the season, while West Ham are asking for an option to buy."
Santiago Gimenez's recovery has taken much longer than expected. What initially seemed like a few weeks' absence turned into a month and a half. Now, AC Milan have approved surgery. When he first went off injured against Atalanta, there were a number of contrasting reports about his recovery. Some believed he would be out for a week or two, whilst Mexican reports suggested that he would be facing almost a month and a half out.
Manchester City will target Marc Guehi next summer, Daniel Munoz is being watched by three Premier League clubs, while Manchester United will try to sign Conor Gallagher in January. Manchester City are targeting Crystal Palace's 25-year-old England defender Marc Guehi as the man to lead an overhaul of their defence next season. (Times - subscription required) , external Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Colombia wing-back Daniel Munoz but Crystal Palace have no desire to sell the 29-year-old.
West Ham United have made signing a new striker their priority in the summer transfer window. Niclas Fullkrug is expected to be offload in the winter window after his poor spell in the Premier League for the Hammers. The former Borussia Dortmund striker joined the club with huge expectations but injury issues and managerial changes have unsettled him at the club.
"I'm totally relaxed about it. What's important is what we do with the team. How I feel will also be important. I'm going to take my time over the winter, make sure I stay healthy and perform well. Then, of course, we can always talk. There are many factors involved. It's certainly a question of fitness, health, motivation - and also what happens with the club next season," said Neuer.