AC Milan are closing in on renewing Olivier Giroud’s contract for one more season. However, they are also well aware of the fact that a striker for the future is needed and a Salzburg star tops their wish list.
Giroud has done well since he joined Milan from Chelsea but at the age of 37, it’s clear that he won’t be able to play for many more seasons at this level. As such, Milan are scanning the market for a striker that can represent the future.
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Noah Okafor tops the wish list of Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. He scored against Milan in the Champions League and he has a price tag of €30m, but the directors believe he could be the perfect player for the club.
Okafor currently earns €1m per season and Milan are ready to double that. Convincing the player shouldn’t be an issue but it remains to be seen if the Rossoneri are ready to invest €30m (not unlikely).
Other options include the youngsters Luis Semedo of Benfica B (19 years) and Marciano Sanca Tchami (18 years) of Almeria B. The former’s contract will expire soon and that could perhaps play to his advantage.
