Journalist Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that Leeds United and Sunderland are ready to chase AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez again this summer. The report reveals that both clubs watched the Mexican international closely in January. They plan to try again if Gimenez proves he is fit before this season ends.
Leeds Transfer News: Whites Prepare New Push for AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez
The 25-year-old has been out of the Milan squad since hurting his ankle on 28th October. That injury needed surgery. However, he now seems to be in the final stages of his recovery. West Ham United were also in the mix in January, but their interest depends on one thing: the report says they will only make a move for him if they stay in the Premier League.
Gimenez moved from Feyenoord to Italy in January 2024. While he has struggled to score in Serie A, his record in the Dutch Eredivisie is still impressive. He scored over 20 goals in two straight seasons there. Gimenez followed that with 16 goals in the first half of the 2024-25 season. This included five goals in five Champions League games. That hot streak convinced Milan to buy him.
Does Daniel Farke need him?
Leeds are in a great spot here. Unlike West Ham, they don’t have a relegation battle hanging over them. Daniel Farke’s team need a striker who knows how to score at the top level. Gimenez fits that need perfectly.
There is also a hidden factor that many people miss. The United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. This puts a lot of pressure on Gimenez. He is a star for the Mexican national team. He wants to be in top form for a home World Cup. So, the striker’s performance in that event also might determine what Leeds do.
This puts Leeds in a strong spot to negotiate. Starting every week at Elland Road will help him more than sitting as a backup for a European giant. His scoring record and his World Cup drive make this one of the most interesting transfer stories in the Premier League this summer.
