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AC Milan is in a competitive race to recruit Serie A’s leading scorer Mateo Retegui, facing significant rivalry from Al-Qadisiyah, a club in the Saudi Pro League.

Sky Italia reports that the newly established Saudi team is preparing to make a €60 million offer for the Atalanta forward, surpassing Milan’s current bid by €20 million.

The 25 goals Retegui scored last season in Serie A earned him the title of Capocannoniere and were pivotal in Atalanta securing third place.

Despite his achievements, Calciomercato.com indicates that while Retegui isn’t formally on the market, Atalanta is open to negotiations if a compelling proposal arises.

Retegui’s Valuation
Under the guidance of new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan has identified Retegui as their primary attacking target this summer.

Nonetheless, Atalanta’s €60 million asking price poses a significant hurdle, as the Rossoneri are only willing to offer up to €40 million.

Atalanta is strategically managing this situation. Manager Ivan Juric regards Retegui as a vital asset, yet the availability of Gianluca Scamacca could provide the club with the leverage necessary to profit from the Argentine-Italian striker.

AC Milan’s Transfer Strategy
With Tammy Abraham moving to Besiktas and Luka Jovic departing as a free transfer, Milan’s attacking alternatives are dwindling.

Currently, Santiago Gimenez is the only experienced striker, and sporting director Igli Tare has expressed a clear intention to recruit a Giroud-like No. 9 to enhance the team.

Milan has already secured Luka Modric on a free and is nearing an agreement for Samuele Ricci from Torino, while discussions with Club Brugge are ongoing regarding midfielder Ardon Jashari.

The priority now is to secure a dependable goalscorer, with Retegui at the top of that list.

Allegri aims to have the squad nearly finalized before pre-season training commences on Monday, making Retegui’s choice pivotal to Milan’s concluding transfer decisions.

Will Retegui Opt for Milan or the Saudi Offer?
The next move for Retegui will be critical. At just 26, he has rapidly risen to be one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers following a standout season in Italy.

Milan is unable to provide Champions League football next season or any European competition, and Al-Qadisiyah’s lucrative offer could be challenging to turn down.

Retegui is likely to assess both prospects in the upcoming days. Meanwhile, Atalanta awaits official proposals as Milan’s bargaining stance becomes increasingly precarious.