AC Milan Adds Igor Thiago to Striker Wishlist

AC Milan's management continues to deliberate over their next striker acquisition for the summer transfer window, following a disappointing season from their current attacking lineup. According to “Corriere dello Sport,” the latest name to emerge on the club's radar is Brentford's prolific goalscorer, Igor Thiago.

The newly capped Brazilian international is enjoying a sensational campaign, with his 21 goals in 33 league appearances placing him second in the Premier League scoring charts, trailing only Erling Haaland, who has 24 goals in 32 matches. The former Ludogorets star is now among the forwards targeted by the Rossoneri, alongside names like Alexander Sørloth from Atlético Madrid, Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund, and Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain. In contrast, options such as Robert Lewandowski and Dusan Vlahović, whose contracts with Barcelona and Juventus respectively are expiring, appear difficult to secure due to their wage demands, while Moise Kean's release clause from Fiorentina is considered excessively high.

However, signing the 24-year-old Thiago also presents a significant challenge, as Brentford paid €33 million for him to Club Brugge in the summer of 2023, and he recently extended his contract with the club until 2031.