Gustav Isaksen’s name has emerged as a potential candidate for the right wing role that AC Milan are looking to strengthen, according to a report.
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Calciomercato.com recall how head coach Stefano Pioli has asked for a winger who has speed and the ability to beat his man in one on one situations during his press conference on the first day of preseason.
Giorgio Furlani and Geoffrey Moncada have the profile they should be looking for, and what Pioli has essentially asked for is a player like Rafael Leao on the opposite flank to give some balance to the attacking department.
Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal remains the primary target, but the LaLiga side want €30m for him while he would take the final non-EU spot left in the squad, and thus the plan B comes from Denmark: Gustav Tang Isaksen.
He has been followed for almost a year by the scouting department and he netted 22 goals across all competitions last season, adding nine assists to make 31 goal contributions in 45 games.
Isaksen is left-footed but loves playing on the right wing because then he has the chance to cut inside and unleash his deadly shot, something which has drawn comparisons with Michael Laudrup in his home country, also considering his ability with his weak foot.
He scored twice against Lazio in the Europa League and was top scorer in the Superligaen with 18 goals as FC Midtjylland won the title. The 22-year-old prefers a 4-3-3 system and has also played as a false nine too.
He averages 0.82 goals and assists per game, with Leao at 0.85. Isaksen totalled 132 dribbles (5.04 per game) last season, of which 51 were successful (1.95 per game).
However, Milan might have to move fast if they are to sign the Dane because Juventus have Isaksen in their sights too after the appointment of Cristiano Giuntoli as director.
