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Sunderland Lead Race for AC Milan’s Santiago Giménez as January Talks Begin

Sunderland have opened talks on a loan-with-obligation deal with Giménez’s agent.

Overview

  • The Premier League club is in direct discussions with agent Rafaela Pimenta about a paid loan that could include an obligation to buy under conditions, according to multiple reports.
  • Brentford remain keen and Fenerbahçe are monitoring the situation, while West Ham have also been linked in fresh reporting.
  • Milan are reported to be open to a January exit if they can recoup close to the roughly €30m they spent, with a sale expected to help fund a new centre-forward.
  • Giménez is currently sidelined by a persistent right ankle problem, has been training separately, and recently acknowledged playing through pain before stopping.
  • Since joining from Feyenoord in January 2025, the striker has struggled for goals at Milan, with seven in 30 appearances and one this season in the Coppa Italia.