“DEAL IMMINENT; Sunderland agreement ‘virtually done’ as club ready ‘monster’ \u00a326m January transfer bid – reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunderland are reportedly closing in on a January move for AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez<\/strong>, with claims from Italy suggesting the deal is \u201calmost complete\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Black Cats have been strongly linked with the Mexican forward in recent days, and it has been suggested they are preparing to seriously test Milan\u2019s stance with a substantial bid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reports indicate Sunderland are actively \u201cpushing\u201d to land the 24-year-old and have already opened discussions with his representatives about a potential transfer in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Tuttomercatoweb<\/strong>, Milan may be willing to let him go despite only signing him last winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Italian outlet also claims the club could accept a loan move that includes an obligation to buy, as they look to move him on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new update from MilanNews24<\/strong> claims Sunderland are close to striking an agreement with the Serie A club. Despite Gimenez managing just one goal so far this season, Sunderland are reportedly preparing a \u201chuge\u201d bid of around \u00a326.3 million<\/strong> to secure his signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Milan are said to be satisfied with the valuation and are ready to approve the deal with little resistance. The report states: \u201cThe amount offered satisfies the board, who consider it enough to avoid financial losses and, above all, essential to generate the funds needed to unlock the market for a new centre forward. From the club\u2019s point of view, the deal is practically done.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What remains uncertain is whether Gimenez himself<\/strong> would accept a move to England. During the summer, speaking to Milan News, he expressed his desire to stay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI feel at home in Milan. I\u2019m living a dream, and I thank God for the chance to be at such a great club. There were many rumours that I could leave, but I\u2019m very happy here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I spoke with the management and coaching staff, and the plan is for me to remain. I want to show the best version of myself because I don\u2019t want to waste this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nLatest developments in the Gimenez transfer saga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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