According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Alexander Sørloth is among the primary forward targets for AC Milan as the club plans a substantial squad overhaul this summer.
A struggling offense has forced the Rossoneri to rely on late-season performances to secure a Champions League spot for the upcoming season, despite having been contenders for the Serie A title for a significant portion of the current campaign.
Versatile attackers Rafa Leão and Christian Pulisic have delivered inconsistent performances. Injuries and poor form have hampered Santi Giménez’s tenure at San Siro, while loan forwards Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Füllkrug have largely failed to impress and are expected to be sent back to their parent clubs at the end of the season.
Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly requested experienced players in the centre-back, central midfield, wingback, and centre-forward positions to prepare the team for a demanding schedule involving three competitions next season. For the forward line, names like Robert Lewandowski and Dušan Vlahović have been mentioned. While both will be free agents in the summer, their contract demands could present a significant obstacle.
Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy is another possibility, but the Guinean international has two years remaining on his contract with BVB, which reportedly pays €9.43 million annually and includes a €70 million release clause.
Sørloth’s situation appears more advantageous for Milan. The 30-year-old has successfully revived his reputation as a reliable performer in a top-five league following a brief stint at Crystal Palace. Since his arrival in LaLiga in 2021 with Real Sociedad, he has impressed at Villarreal and more recently at Atlético Madrid. He notably played a key role in Atlético’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Barcelona, scoring his side’s second goal, which proved vital in their progression to the semi-finals.
Atlético is expected to seek a transfer fee in the vicinity of €40 million for Sørloth, whose current contract, earning him €7.29 million per year, has two more years remaining. However, he has largely served as a secondary option for Diego Simeone during his time at the Metropolitano. Unless he delivers exceptional performances late in the season and a stellar campaign with Norway at the World Cup, Atlético might be persuaded to accept a base fee in the range of €20–25 million, plus bonuses.
