FC Porto Transfer Market: Gattuso's Dig at Giménez and Milan's Stance

FC Porto's management is currently heavily focused on the ongoing negotiations surrounding Rodrigo Mora's likely move to Roma. However, in parallel, they are also preparing their market strategy, seeking the reinforcements needed to bring greater balance to Francesco Farioli's squad.

One key position to strengthen is striker, with the Dragons looking for another option to join André Silva, Samu (still injured), and, for now, Deniz Gul. Santiago Giménez has been the most talked-about name; he's not in Ruben Amorim's plans at Milan, and international press reports suggest he's receptive to Porto's interest.

However, as A BOLA has reported, the Mexican international, who is in the final stages of recovering from a World Cup injury, isn't the only name on the Dragons' radar. What's certain is that potential competition for Giménez appears to be fading: Lazio seems to have definitively withdrawn from the race for the 25-year-old striker, judging by coach Gennaro Gattuso's recent comments.

"Santi Giménez? Players who want to be here must come here. I'm not used to convincing players... In football, you can't promise anything. If someone wants to come, then they should do it and put in the effort, which is what we need this year. Otherwise, it's not interesting," the Lazio coach stated, taking a jab at the still-Milan player.

Mora's potential departure could help unlock FC Porto's remaining market moves. On the Rossoneri side, there now seems to be greater openness to a loan deal for Santiago Giménez. Until recently, the San Siro club preferred a permanent sale or, alternatively, a loan with an obligatory purchase clause. However, the Mexican's physical condition throughout last season raises some questions, making a loan with a non-obligatory purchase option the safer route for any club looking to secure his services.