Milan Targets Guirassy to Bolster Attack After Missing Champions League

AC MilanTeam·AC Milan is reportedly making significant moves in the transfer market, with Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund's prolific striker Serhou GuirassyPlayer·Serhou Guirassy emerging as a primary target. The Rossoneri are keen to address their offensive shortcomings after a challenging 2025/26 season, which concluded with the club finishing fifth in Serie ACompetition·Serie A and consequently missing out on a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League.

The need for a new focal point in attack has become paramount for Milan. The club's previous season saw them score just 53 goals in Serie ACompetition·Serie A, making them the lowest-scoring team among the top six. This offensive struggle directly contributed to their fifth-place finish, a point adrift of Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League qualification, and led to a significant overhaul in the club's leadership, including the dismissal of head coach Massimiliano Allegri and the subsequent appointment of Ruben Amorim.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Guirassy has become the bookmakers' favourite to join the Italian giants. The 29-year-old Guinean international has a proven track record, notably scoring 30 goals for VfB StuttgartTeam·VfB Stuttgart in the 2023-24 season before his move to Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund. He also finished as the top scorer in the most recent Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League campaign, demonstrating his ability on Europe's biggest stage. In the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season, Guirassy netted 14 goals for Dortmund, who finished second behind champions Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich.

Milan's interest in Guirassy is not new, with the club having reportedly tracked him for several years. His profile is seen as a strong fit for AmorimPlayer·Amorim's anticipated 3-4-2-1 tactical setup. While Guirassy's current valuation is reportedly around €70 million, Milan is hopeful that the player's desire for a new challenge in Serie ACompetition·Serie A could facilitate a transfer closer to €40 million. Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund, whose contract with Guirassy runs until 2028, is reportedly open to listening to offers for their centre-forward.

The search for attacking reinforcements extends beyond Guirassy. Milan had previously pursued Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe MatetaPlayer·Jean-Philippe Mateta in January, a move that ultimately fell through due to medical concerns. Other names on Milan's radar include Nicolas JacksonPlayer·Nicolas Jackson, currently on loan at Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich from ChelseaTeam·Chelsea, though his return of just five goals this season has raised questions. Nicolo TresoldiPlayer·Nicolo Tresoldi of Club BruggeTeam·Club Brugge, an Italian-German striker, is also reportedly a target, with a price tag of €25-30 million, and has openly expressed his ambition to play for Milan.

With Santiago GimenezPlayer·Santiago Gimenez reportedly failing to meet expectations at San SiroVenue·San Siro and uncertainty surrounding the futures of key attacking players like Rafael LeaoPlayer·Rafael Leao, Christian PulisicPlayer·Christian Pulisic, and Christopher NkunkuPlayer·Christopher Nkunku, Milan's summer transfer window promises to be a period of significant activity. The club's ability to secure a clinical striker like Guirassy will be crucial for new head coach Ruben Amorim as he aims to rebuild the squad and challenge for domestic honours and success in the Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League during the upcoming 2026/27 season.