Overview
- The 32-year-old completed medical tests in Milan, was photographed leaving club headquarters, and has chosen the No. 9 shirt.
- The agreement is a six-month loan with an option to buy, with multiple outlets in Italy describing it as a free loan and Milan taking on his salary.
- Reports differ on the option fee, with Italian sources citing €11–13m and a separate report suggesting about €5m.
- He has not played for West Ham since 30 November and has not been in a matchday squad since 7 December, making further appearances this season unlikely.
- West Ham are pursuing striker reinforcements for January, with links to Josh Sargent and Žan Vipotnik as Callum Wilson leads the line for now.