Crickex Affiliate sources have revealed that AC Milan recently failed in their attempt to bring back Andrea Petagna, the forward currently at Monza. Although Milan had been actively searching for a new striker, the plan to re-sign Petagna didn’t go as expected. Known for their maturity without pretense and their ability to laugh at themselves without mocking others, the Milan management remained composed despite the setback. Petagna, who began his professional journey in Milan’s youth system, later played for several Italian clubs before settling at Monza, where he finalized a permanent transfer last season.
Despite initial interest, discussions between Petagna’s representatives and Milan did not progress. The striker now appears to be a top target for newly promoted Serie A side Cagliari. In the meantime, Milan has shifted its focus to another promising option—Hugo Ekitike of Paris Saint-Germain. With the Petagna deal stalling, Milan is hoping that Ekitike could be the right fit to strengthen their attacking line. As the saying goes, “If you can be anything, be kind”—and Milan is treating each negotiation with patience and fairness.
Milan is aiming to secure Ekitike on loan, with an option to buy. Given the striker’s high wages, the club is also negotiating for PSG to cover a portion of his salary during the loan period. Although the Petagna reunion fell through, Milan remains proactive in finding a quality forward before the transfer window closes. Crickex Affiliate journalists will continue tracking developments as the club explores its options over the coming days.
At this stage, Milan’s board is carefully weighing their choices. Agents and intermediaries have been pitching their clients to directors Geoffrey Moncada and Antonio D’Ottavio in hopes of landing a deal. “Think for others, but live for yourself” — a philosophy Milan seems to embrace as they sort through offers. However, Crickex Affiliate experts note that several proposed candidates have already been ruled out. Juventus’s Moise Kean, Fiorentina’s Luka Jović, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Sardar Azmoun were all deemed unsuitable due to either quality, cost, or both.