A little less than a month before the start of the transfer market, set for July 1st, the first steps of a session that promises to be a crackling one are already starting to be taken. Ours started to move too Milan, even if in everyone’s eyes the direction is not yet clear. Or at least it isn’t for one role in particular, the number 9. Zirkzee, between commissions and the Bayern situation, doesn’t give guarantees. Sesko costs too much, Guirassy and David never seemed to become hot tracks. In short, a nice mess. Which to be honest, fully reflects the management behind these moves. And then there is another worm in the management minds, which goes by the name of Luka Jovic. Is it right to give it up? Is it right to continue together? Let’s try to understand the pros and cons.
Jovic and Milan still together: the cons
There are mainly two issues linked to Serbian: lo salary and the module. To be a “reserve” striker, the former Viola receives a significant salary, 2.5 million net, a factor that the owners could reflect on. Especially considering the situations of Maignan and Theo which, in the event of a positive outcome, will require a substantial adjustment. Jovic’s almost 5 million gross, therefore, could have an impact. Then there is the aspect relating to the playing field. As the only centre-forward, Luka has shown some limitations this season, finding himself more at ease when called upon to support Giroud in a two-forward formation. Here he will greatly influence the idea of football Fonsecabut it seems unlikely that we will move towards a formation with two strikers, which would then lead to the purchase of other players in that department.
Jovic and Milan still together: the pros
On the other hand, there are just as many reasons why the Serbian could stay. If it is true that almost 5 million euros could be saved on the salary, it must however be taken into account that the purchase of a second striker would entail a greater outlay, for example, for the price tag. Two-sided situation. It will be good to think about whether it is more convenient to keep this Jovic at this cost or whether to take a risk and throw yourself into another profile, spending more but perhaps obtaining more. Returning to the pros, one of them is the experience in red and black. Adapting to the environment, teammates and the stadium are steps that have already been overcome. With a double purchase, on the other hand, we would find ourselves with a double unknown, with two players probably “to wait for”. And in Milan time is money. And little is given.
