With the summer season switch window closing on September 1, AC Milan are working to finalize their squad for the 2025–26 season. That course of consists of bringing in new expertise to strengthen the crew — but additionally doubtlessly parting methods with gamers. One in all Christian Pulisic’s teammates might quickly be on his solution to the Premier League.
In keeping with journalist Matteo Moretto, Alex Jimenez has been focused by Bournemouth and will finalize his exit from Italy within the close to future. The Spanish defender might be part of a membership aiming to interrupt into European competitions after three straight seasons of regular progress within the Premier League.
“Milan and Bournemouth are in fixed contact to advance within the negotiations however at this second there’s not but a complete settlement between the 2 golf equipment,” Moretto posted Friday on his official X account. “It isn’t but a accomplished deal.”
The Italian journalist pointed to a particular disagreement between Milan and Bournemouth that has held up a deal. “Slight distance on the ultimate valuation,” Moretto defined. Whereas Transfermarkt at the moment values Jimenez at €15 million (roughly $17.5 million), studies recommend Milan are asking for €25 million, and the English facet’s supply falls simply wanting that determine.
Alex Jimenez of AC Milan in motion in the course of the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia.
Jimenez not a precedence at Milan
Whereas a transfer from AC Milan to Bournemouth won’t look like a serious step ahead on paper, for Alex Jimenez it could make sense. The 20-year-old Spanish defender doesn’t seem like a key a part of head coach Massimiliano Allegri’s plans — an element that might closely affect his subsequent transfer.
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Final season, Jimenez was a daily beneath coaches Paulo Fonseca and later Sergio Conceicao, showing in 22 Serie A matches, 4 Coppa Italia video games, and a couple of UEFA Champions League fixtures — although he didn’t register any objectives. This 12 months, beneath Allegri, Jimenez was neglected of the Coppa Italia opener in opposition to Bari and performed simply 45 minutes in Serie A in opposition to Cremonese.
“The Spanish footballer has already mentioned sure to Bournemouth and stays ready,” reporter Matteo Moretto said in the identical submit on X. Based mostly on that, it’s clear Jimenez sees better alternative in England than in Italy — and now, his future relies upon solely on the golf equipment reaching an settlement.
Milan pursuing reinforcements
Whereas Alex Jimenez’s state of affairs stays unresolved, AC Milan’s entrance workplace is targeted on signing a minimum of one top-level ahead to assist Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and Santiago Gimenez. Current studies recommend Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku is near becoming a member of the crew, although different choices — corresponding to Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface — are additionally into consideration.
