Journalist Andrea Longoni has offered an alternative take amid the clamour for AC Milan to go out and sign Nicolo Tresoldi.

Tresoldi made the headlines in midweek as he scored a hat-trick against Inter during Club Brugge’s Champions League win at San Siro. Naturally, the reminders followed in the Italian media that the forward grew up a boyhood fan of the club.

Saturday’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Gerry Cardinale is plotting an approach for Tresoldi that could materialise as early as the winter window. Given that the Cagliari-born sensation has called it his ‘dream’ move, convincing the player should not be an issue.

Tresoldi: Better value elsewhere?

In his latest column for MilanNews, Andrea Longoni addressed the speculation surrounding a potential big-money move for Tresoldi, and he revealed his belief that better is available for the price.

“Tresoldi and his connection to AC Milan. It stems from an incredible passion for this club, of which he has been a vocal supporter for a long time. In recent hours, he seems to have become a transfer target, almost publicly,” he said.

“His hat-trick against Inter has certainly increased the hype surrounding the Club Brugge striker. Would Amorim need him for January or for the future? Yes, but there are some buts. At €50m, you can probably find someone better.

“We’re talking about a truly interesting player, but one who needs the team to score. On the other hand, his great desire to play for AC Milan could help him on a potential journey with the Rossoneri. A move to join the attacking line-up in January would certainly be worthwhile.”