According to Italian sports publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atletico Madrid’s striker Alexander Sorloth has emerged as the latest target for AC Milan in their pursuit of a new forward for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Rossoneri have reportedly encountered significant salary demands from both Dusan Vlahovic and Robert Lewandowski, prompting them to explore alternative options.
AC Milan is actively seeking a new center-forward for the 2026-27 campaign, and several players have been linked with a move to the San Siro in recent months. Sorloth, the 30-year-old forward for Atletico Madrid, has caught the attention of Milan’s management with his performance this season, having scored 17 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions.
The report suggests that Atletico Madrid’s initial valuation for Sorloth is around €40 million, including add-ons. However, this figure could potentially decrease to approximately €25 million if the experienced striker’s form falters in the remaining matches of the season or during the upcoming World Cup.
Gazzetta dello Sport has confirmed that AC Milan’s directors have previously engaged in discussions with the agent of Robert Lewandowski. However, the reported salary expectations of the Polish international are deemed too high for the club’s financial capabilities. Similarly, while Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus is also a potential target, and the financial gap is not as substantial as with Lewandowski, his wage demands also present a challenge.
Both Vlahovic and Lewandowski are available on free transfers as their current contracts are set to expire in June.
The Italian newspaper also indicates that other forwards on AC Milan’s radar include Nicolas Jackson, currently on loan at Chelsea, and Nicolò Tresoldi, a young German international playing for Club Brugge.
English Translation:
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth is the latest striker being considered by AC Milan for next summer’s transfer window. The Rossoneri have reportedly received substantial salary demands from Dusan Vlahovic and Robert Lewandowski, leading them to explore other possibilities.
Milan will be in the market for a new center-forward in the 2026-27 season, and several strikers have been linked with a move to San Siro in recent months. As per Gazzetta, the latest player on the Rossoneri’s shortlist is Atletico Madrid forward Sorloth, who is 30 years old and has scored 17 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions this season.
The Italian publication claims that Atletico Madrid’s asking price is €40 million, including add-ons. However, this demand is likely to be reduced to around €25 million if the experienced striker fails to impress in the final games of the season and during the World Cup.
Gazzetta confirms that Milan’s directors had discussions with Lewandowski’s agent, but the Polish international’s salary expectations are too high for the Rossoneri. The same applies to Juventus forward Vlahovic, although in his case, the discrepancy between the striker’s request and the club’s potential offer is not as significant.
Both Vlahovic and Lewandowski are available on free transfers as their contracts expire this coming June.
Gazzetta reports that Chelsea-owned Nicolas Jackson and Club Brugge’s Nicolò Tresoldi, a Germany U21 international, are also on the Rossoneri’s list of targets.
