Santiago Jimenez has been struggling at AC Milan and this could give Sunderland the chance to sign him.
The Mexican joins the Rossoneri in January 2025 for around €35m. Although he impressed in the second half of last season, he has struggled this campaign.
He has yet to score a single goal in Serie A and this has raised doubts over his future in January.
sports witness Sunderland’s interest in the striker was covered when they made an initial approach for his signature. Brentford were also in the mix before Jimenez was ruled out with injury.
There are beliefs that had the 24-year-old not been injured, he would have joined Sunderland.
Day There has been speculation over the Mexico international’s future, with a move away from the San Siro likely.
Black Cats could sign the player
The newspaper highlights how Milan’s attack has failed this season… They are no longer in the running for the Serie A title, with a number of exits likely in the summer.
Niklas Fulkrug is likely to return to West Ham, with Christopher Nkunku also proving disappointing. As for Jiménez, he could also be on the move at the end of the season.
The Milan attack has scored only five goals in 2026 and this is causing concern. Robert Lewandowski is being touted as a target, with players like Jimenez and Nkunku making way for the Barcelona star.
Our opinion: Sunderland can save Jimenez
This season, Regis Le Bris’s side have seen Brian Brobby impress in the Premier League. He put in an impressive performance against Tottenham at the weekend, helping Sunderland to a 1–0 win.
Jimenez could offer something different for the Black Cats and a potential partnership with Brobby.
Milan paid €35m for Jimenez and a deal could be struck with interested clubs for anything around €25m.
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