Key Takeaways:
- Milan have identified Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth as a primary striker target for the 2026-27 campaign
- Salary expectations from Dusan Vlahovic and Robert Lewandowski have prompted Milan to explore alternative options
- Atletico Madrid initially value Sorloth at €40m including add-ons, but the figure could decrease to about €25m depending on his end-of-season and World Cup performances
Milan’s Striker Search Shifts Focus
AC Milan are actively seeking a new centre-forward for the 2026-27 season, with a range of strikers recently linked to a potential move to the San Siro. However, recent reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that the Rossoneri have shifted their sights towards Alexander Sorloth of Atletico Madrid due to significant salary demands from other previously targeted forwards.
📑 A. Ramazzotti in @Gazzetta_it this morning: Among the names being considered for the new striker role, Alexander Sørloth is gaining traction. Statistically, he’s having a solid season (17 goals in 48 appearances) pic.twitter.com/CFplwkgInD
— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) April 21, 2026
Sorloth Emerges as Leading Candidate
Sorloth, aged 30, has found the net 17 times in 48 appearances across all competitions this season for Atletico Madrid. Milan have identified him as a promising option, with the Spanish club initially setting their asking price at €40m including add-ons. According to the report, this sum may be reduced to approximately €25m should Sorloth underperform during the remainder of the current campaign and in the upcoming World Cup.
| Player | Current Club | Appearances (2025-26) | Goals (2025-26) | Transfer Status | Estimated Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | Atletico Madrid | 48 | 17 | Under Contract | €40m (may drop to ~€25m) |
| Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | 18 | 6 | Free Agent (June) | 0 |
| Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 40 | 17 | Free Agent (June) | 0 |
Vlahovic and Lewandowski: Wage Barriers
Milan’s sporting directors have previously engaged in discussions with the agent of Poland striker Robert Lewandowski. However, Gazzetta reports that the forward’s wage demands are beyond Milan’s financial capabilities. Similarly, Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly open to talks, but there remains a substantial, though smaller, gap between his expectations and Milan’s offer.
Both Vlahovic and Lewandowski are set to become free agents when their contracts expire this June, which could make them theoretically accessible but for their substantial salary requirements.
Alternative Names on Milan’s Transfer Agenda
Gazzetta further notes that the Rossoneri are also monitoring Chelsea-owned forward Nicolas Jackson and Nicolò Tresoldi, the German U21 international currently with Club Brugge, as part of their ongoing efforts to secure a leading striker for the future.
