AC Milan are hoping to wrap up the signing of Divock Origi ahead of the summer transfer window and are confident of doing so, according to a report.
Calciomercato.com report that the Rossoneri are pushing ahead to strike a deal and an agreement between the parties is close and the feeling is that the Belgium international could be the first reinforcement locked up ahead of the summer.
There are a number of reasons that have convinced Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara to push ahead with their pursuit of Origi, with his vast international experience undoubtedly one of them, as well as the flexibility of the forward who would constitute more than just an alternative to Giroud or Ibrahimovic given he can play as a winger or as a second striker.
In particular, the 26-year-old impressed and convinced the directors during the two Champions League matches against the Reds this season as he got an assist for Salah in the first game at Anfield to make it 2-2 and scored the winner at San Siro.
The economic aspect is also a factor because with a salary of around €4m net per season, this would allow Milan to address a key need and to use the remaining budget on other targets such as the centre-back, midfielder and right wing positions.
