The key detail is the structure. A loan would give Porto a lower-risk route into a deal for a forward with top-level experience, while giving Gimenez a clearer route to regular minutes. That matters in late-window business, when clubs often prioritise flexibility over a permanent outlay.
Gimenez has been linked with big moves for some time because his profile is clear. He is a penalty-box striker first. He attacks crosses early, looks to finish quickly and can press from the front when asked. If the report is accurate, Porto appear to be targeting a No. 9 who can offer direct penalty-area presence rather than a false-nine type.
For Porto, the market logic is straightforward. A loan move limits financial exposure and can solve an immediate squad need. It also fits a pattern seen across European clubs: when the window tightens, teams often prefer temporary deals for attacking reinforcements rather than committing to a full transfer.
For Gimenez, this would look like a reset opportunity. A striker’s value is driven heavily by rhythm, starts and touches in scoring areas. A move where he is expected to compete for a central role can quickly change momentum. Porto’s style has often demanded aggressive movement in the box and work without the ball, which broadly suits his game.
Nothing should be treated as confirmed until the clubs make it official. Still, a reported medical usually signals that paperwork and final approvals are the main hurdles. If talks stay on track, Porto could soon add a recognised centre-forward on loan, while Milan would create space and give Gimenez a platform to rebuild form through consistent minutes.