Milan are ready to sell Nikola Kalinic after their worst goals tally since 1985-86 and go for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, it’s reported.
The Rossoneri look to be missing out on a Champions League spot after their 1-1 draw with Torino last night, and could even be in a battle to retain their Europa League qualification.
Perhaps the biggest problem they face is in front of the net, as for the first time since 1985-86, none of their strikers have been able to reach double figures in a Serie A season.
Milan are ready to sell Nikola Kalinic after their worst goals tally since 1985-86 and go for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, it’s reported.
The Rossoneri look to be missing out on a Champions League spot after their 1-1 draw with Torino last night, and could even be in a battle to retain their Europa League qualification.
Perhaps the biggest problem they face is in front of the net, as for the first time since 1985-86, none of their strikers have been able to reach double figures in a Serie A season.
Their top marksman is teenager Patrick Cutrone on seven goals, followed by Suso and Jack Bonaventura on six.
According to Calciomercato.com, Kalinic is already on the market a year after his €25m move from Fiorentina.
His replacement could be fellow Croatia international Mandzukic, who is increasingly frustrated at being played out of position at Juventus.
No longer treated as a centre-forward, Mandzukic is now used primarily on the left side of a trident attack.
His generosity, tendency to track back and put in tough tackles are believed to be high on Coach Gennaro Gattuso’s wish-list.
Milan already signed Leonardo Bonucci from Juve, with Mattia De Sciglio going the other way, so the two clubs are open to doing business.