Noah Okafor has been one of the stand-out names in preseason so far, with four goals scores in his last two appearances.
MilanNews writes that Okafor is among the various evaluations that Massimiliano Allegri and his staff are doing. The Swiss, who scored a brace against both Liverpool and Perth Glory, has proven comfortable in a more central position.
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When you get him closer to the goal, the goals come, but it’s not a surprise. At Salzburg, he showed off his skills playing as a second striker, while he seems to struggle a bit when move out wide to play as a pure winger.
Today in Australia he scored another double after the one against Liverpool, and he seemed to link well with both Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Jimenez in attack. Perhaps his status as an almost certain exit will change after these entertaining performances.
A change of plans?
In recent weeks Okafor has attracted interest from several teams in Brazil, Besiktas, several Bundesliga clubs and Bologna. However, Milan have been clear: they are willing to discuss his departures, but only with a formula that guarantees a sale.
Therefore, it would have to be a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy deal in order for the management to give the green light. Offers of a loan, even with an option to buy, have not been considered.
At the start of the window, Igli Tare was clear: any changes to the attacking wingers will only be made if Okafor and/or Chukwueze are sold. There’s a willingness to listen to offers, but not a need or urgency to get rid of them at all costs.
This is also because the former Salzburg player showed up to training camp with a good attitude and, above all, finally in adequate physical shape. Allegri certainly wouldn’t be opposed to taking a chance on him if no satisfactory offer comes in either.
He would obviously start lower in the pecking order, but the fact that he can be used – albeit in different ways 0 both in the centre and on the wing is another plus. We’ll see if Okafor can convince Milan.
Let’s wait and see what the actual season games look like before we overhype again
While I agree with the spirit of your comment, oka4 was this same player two seasons ago.
A more positive outlook isn’t out of bounds in this case.
Sell Okafor and Chukuweze. They have had over 2 years to prove themselves and have not. Time to move on and find better quality. Scoring a few goals in preseason doesn’t change anything
Juro go watch tenis better
Except there’s a glitch in the matrix – no one wants our “quality”.
Might as well keep him. We need backups and the team is pretty short on forwards right now.
Besides Boniface and Mateta, I’d take Okafor up front over anyone else we’ve been linked with
Thank you
Thank you
I like “Tennis” u donkey – Skinner and the Joker, fellow Milanista’s are my favorite. But no tournaments right now.
Next time learn how to spell you A$$ clown lol. Let me guess ur a Redbird Lover??? Ya we should keep Okafor and Chukuweze who have combined for 4 goals in 2 years – because they scored a few goals in exhibition and against a Serie C side in Perth???? Hahahahahaha!!! That is 41M in transfer fees (excluding salaries) wasted for that rate of return????? Gross
Brilliant lol
Okafor did well as a substitute in many games. 12 to 15 million euros we get for him will not give us a better option up front. He did well as a supersub.
Okafor has never disappointed. He always plays with the right attitude and is also dangerous. But what do you expect from a forward? He scores goals, he’s proven himself. No one can say he went unnoticed in the three games. We have to keep him.
I would give another chance to anyone that was a flop last year. guys played without a real coach and with a bad apple in the dressing room.
I like deputies who are positive and understand their role. It’s why I would not have minded Tammy staying. Okafor brings similar energy. If we really are switching between a 3-5-2 and a 4-3-3. He is a useful backup.
Let’s not be deceived with leep okafor,keep Mossh,keep this ,keep that. If the right offer comes for Chukueze,,Mosah,we should sell.As for okafor, we should not sell until we get a proper striker.