Milan on Taremi, Morata too expensive. And Scamacca…

Number 9 by vocation. Physicist. Penalty taker. National owner. A historic overhead kick in the Champions League. Connect the dots and identify the figure: it seems Olivier Giroud, instead it is Mehdi Taremi, currently a very serious candidate to complete Milan’s attack. Taremi has a particular life, almost unique in top-level football, and characteristics that can be very useful for Pioli’s Milan. Before talking about him, let’s talk about the future of the team.

three times 9

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Milan are looking for a number 9 for the next championship, let’s say a co-owner, and this has been clear for some time. Taremi has always been liked because he fights, has presence and personality, above all he scores goals: 57 goals for Porto in the last two seasons. It will also be Portugal not the Premier, but they weigh. At the moment, three candidates out of all: Taremi, Alvaro Morata and Gianluca Scamacca. Morata was Milan’s first idea. They like him because he’s different from Giroud, he’s intelligent, he’s always played at a high level. Sure, he needs trust but his talent is there for all to see, just turn on the TV or buy a ticket for the stadium. The point is that today the Morata-operation is very expensive, too much. Atletico Madrid are asking for 20.5 million, Alvaro is thinking of a figure between 5 and 6 million per season. And then, on to the alternatives. Scamacca is always on the list: he’s young, he’s one of the most interesting center forwards of the new generation, with West Ham we can talk about a loan deal. However, Taremi has gained ground like no other in recent days.

20 million

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Taremi, unfortunately for Milan, plays at Porto, a club that is angular enough. He has only one year of contract but Porto want no less than 20 million for him. Too important for the team. Milan, however, thinks about it, even under these conditions. And Taremi? Taremi has clear ideas: his career matters, not money. He had important Arab offers (Al Hilal …) but he refused them because he wants to continue playing in Europe, he wants to stay in the Champions League and make up for the years spent away from Europe. Taremi arrived in Portugal in 2019, after years between Iran and Qatar. In his curriculum, the noble Persepolis and Al Gharafa. In 2019-20 he played at Rio Ave, then moved up the level: Porto. Milan would be the ideal next step but a lot will depend on the next few days. With one obstacle to always consider: the non-EU status. If Taremi chooses, Milan will have to give up Chukwueze, the first option on the right, for which Villarreal continues to ask for 30 million.

reijnders

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Speaking of the next few days, the week that starts tomorrow will be decisive for Tijjani Reijnders. The Dutch midfielder was close to Milan 24 hours ago: Pioli likes him a lot, he hasn’t even opened for Barcelona for the Rossoneri, Milan made a first offer close to 20 million. Many, even those directly involved, assumed a closure of around 20-22 million. Az, on the other hand, made a block yesterday: they want 25 million and are in no hurry to close. At this point, the ball goes to Milan: will they raise their offer or will they face off against each other? The easy part of the answer is this: very soon Milan, Az and agents will talk again. The hard part is figuring out who will step back. Tijjani, who missed Az’s first friendly of the season yesterday, is cheering.