AC Milan are keen on bolstering their forward ranks by signing Noah Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg but they face familiar competition, a report claims.
Okafor is capturing the attention of some top clubs around Europe with his performances for Salzburg, who seem to be a real talent factory at the moment. The 22-year-old Swiss striker has scored eight goals and has added two assists in 14 games across all competitions this season, including three goals in three Champions League appearances.
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One of those came against Milan as Salzburg took the lead in Austria (the game would finish 1-1) and according to what is being reported by Calciomercato.com, Milan have him down as a concrete target in their pursuit of the starting striker for the future.
However, the Rossoneri must beat the competition from Leeds United in order to sign Okafor, which is a familiar scenario given the two sides battled for Charles De Ketelaere over the summer window with the Belgian eventually getting his dream move to Milan.
No one from those clubs will come cheap
Udinese’s Beto would be cheaper and is bigger. Forwards with his size and power are rare.
Santiago Gimenez is better than him
Leeds have never shown any interest in Okafor. Article trying to create something to click on where there is nothing here. Other teams may chase Okafor, but Leeds are far more interested in Junior Adamu— who fits the young much less expensive profile but with very high upside.
Okafor is great and creative addition to any team for sure but he’ll not come for cheap.
Okafor malen , nama treba robusan i visok centarfor !!