'We’re considering a swap' - AC Milan confirm talks over potential deal to send Mexico's Santiago Giménez to AS Roma for Artem Dovbyk

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Rossoneri sporting director Igli Tare says negotiations are underway to send the Mexican striker to Roma in exchange for the Ukrainian forward

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Santiago Giménez’s future at AC Milan remains uncertain after club sporting director Igli Tare said Friday that the Rossoneri are exploring a potential swap deal with AS Roma involving Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk.

“We are evaluating an exchange between Dovbyk and Santi Giménez," Tare told Italian media. "If it’s possible, we’ll make the deal. If not, we stick with the current squad."

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The Mexican forward featured in Milan’s 2-0 win over Lecce on Friday, starting up front and logging 87 minutes without finding the net. For now, he remains the only natural center forward available to head coach Massimiliano Allegri, who has spoken highly of him since his arrival.

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WHAT MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI SAID

“He’s an excellent footballer. He scored many goals at Feyenoord and over the past three weeks I’ve been getting to know him better here. He’s a great player and we have high expectations for him,” Allegri said.

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As for Dovbyk, the 28-year-old has impressed in recent seasons with Girona before moving to Roma, scoring 17 goals last campaign. However, reports in Italy suggest that he may not fully fit into Gian Piero Gasperini’s system - leaving the door open for a possible swap with Milan.