Milan and Porto to resume Santiago Gimenez transfer talks on Monday
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AC Milan and FC Porto are set to resume negotiations on Monday over a potential move for striker Santiago Gimenez.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan and Porto will return to the negotiating table on Monday over Santiago Gimenez, with a meeting between the two clubs already arranged.
According to Matteo Moretto, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb , both sides took a few days to reflect before agreeing to resume discussions.
Porto had finally tabled an official offer after completing the sale of Rodrigo Mora to Roma : a loan with an option to buy at €15m, convertible into an obligation on conditions tied to the Mexico striker’s goals and appearances. Milan rejected it outright, deeming the figure insufficient.
SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez 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) Gimenez left out of Milan squad against Torino The objection was to the money rather than the structure, which leaves Porto room to return with an improved package on Monday without reworking the framework of the deal.
Gimenez is fit again, having recovered from the ankle injury he sustained at the World Cup, and has been training away from the main group while the clubs work towards an agreement. He was not named in the squad for Sunday’s meeting with Torino.
Milan have also freed up his shirt number, with the No 7 now unassigned at San Siro, a clear enough indication of how the club expect this to end.
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What happened
AC Milan and FC Porto will meet again on Monday to continue discussions about the transfer of Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez. The talks come as Milan look to strengthen their attacking options. Gimenez, who has been one of Porto's standout performers since joining from Feyenoord, is a key target for the Rossoneri. The resumption of negotiations suggests both clubs are working toward an agreement, though details on a fee or personal terms have not been disclosed.
Chance analysis
Milan are pushing to add a proven goalscorer to their forward line, and Gimenez has been on their radar for some time. A deal with Porto is not straightforward — the Portuguese club invested heavily to sign him from Feyenoord and will want to recoup a significant fee. Monday's talks will be a key indicator of whether the two clubs can find common ground or if the price gap remains too wide.
If completed, Gimenez would add a new starting-caliber striker option to Milan's attack, potentially reshaping their forward rotation.