Gimenez targeted by Lazio and FC Porto, Milan uncertain on loan idea
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AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez is attracting interest from Lazio and FC Porto, with Milan weighing whether to consider a loan departure.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have received approaches from both FC Porto and Lazio for Santiago Gimenez, but it depends on whether they would be prepared to let the striker leave on loan.
The Mexico international was a strong investment in January 2025 when signed from Feyenoord for €30.2m plus add-ons, but failed to live up to expectations.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) He scored seven goals with six assists in 37 competitive games, missing most of last term due to a serious ankle injury that required surgery in December.
Gimenez eager for playing time BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan competes for the ball with Isak Hien of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at New Balance Arena on October 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) With the arrival of Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, it is increasingly likely that there will be no room for Gimenez at Milan this season.
There are currently two clubs being mentioned who have made approaches to see about his availability.
Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà points to Lazio , who would only be able to take the centre-forward on a dry loan , without an option to buy.
This could give him the chance to play regularly in Serie A and get used to the league, then perhaps increase his resale value.
The other candidate is FC Porto , who are struggling with the injury to Samu Aghehowa Omorodion and require an alternative.
Agent Jorge Mendes, who also orchestrated the Goncalo Ramos move, is helping to organise the negotiations.
It remains to be seen if Milan would accept a loan without an obligation to buy at the end of the season, as they need sales to raise funds for other reinforcements.
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What happened
AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez has emerged as a transfer target for both Lazio and FC Porto. The Serie A and Primeira Liga clubs are monitoring the Mexican forward's situation at San Siro. Milan are reportedly uncertain about entertaining a loan move for the striker, who joined the club in the previous transfer window. The outcome could depend on Milan's attacking reinforcements and the financial terms offered by the interested parties.
Chance analysis
Gimenez's potential departure on loan suggests Milan may not be fully committed to the striker as their long-term forward option, despite a recent permanent signing. For Lazio, adding a proven goalscorer would bolster their attack; for Porto, it would be a notable return attempt. Milan's reluctance to loan indicates internal evaluation of his fit, which could affect their own attacking depth and future transfer strategy.
Gimenez faces uncertain playing time at Milan; Lazio and Porto could gain attacking reinforcement if a deal materializes.
Monitor Gimenez's club status closely as a loan or sale would shift Milan's attacking depth and affect Lazio/Porto's forward options for upcoming matches.