Moretto: Valencia hold concrete interest in Jimenez as Milan will give final answer | OneFootball

Valencia hold an interest in Milan Futuro star Alex Jimenez, according to a report, and a final decision has not been made on the matter.

Jimenez was signed on a permanent basis by Milan ahead of this summer, following a season-long loan, and it cost them around €5m. Real Madrid do have a buy-back in the deal so this is something to consider, as the full-back has impressed with Milan Futuro.

A few days ago, reporters suggested that Valencia had enquired about a potential loan, but that Milan shut them down immediately. However, according to Matteo Moretto, a decision hasn’t been made – even if the Rossoneri made it clear they aren’t keen on a January exit.

Considering that Milan Futuro are struggling at the very bottom of the Serie C standings, they basically cannot afford to lose a player like Jimenez. On the other hand, a loan experience in La Liga could be crucial for the full-back’s development and thus benefit Milan.

Nevertheless, there have been no updates on the potential move and that suggests the Rossoneri aren’t too keen on it either. Not to mention that Jimenez could take the step up to the first team for the second half of the season.