As the transfer window hots up teams are beginning to step up their chase for targeted players with the start of pre season tours and trainings drawing near ahead of the start of next season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Italian Serie A side AC Milan are not left out of the frenzy to clinch players who they think will improve their team after their failure to successfully defend their Serie A title, losing it to their city rivals Inter Milan.
Strengthening the right side of their attack is one of their priorities and their prime target is Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze, who is available for a move with one year left on his deal at Spanish side Villarreal.
Both the player and Villarreal are keen on making his exit work with no talk on extending his stay at the club. However the club wants at least €30m as transfer fee and Chukwueze also has a salary demand of around €3m a year.
AC Milan have already held talks with his representatives to find a compromise on his salary demands and will lodge another bid to Villarreal after their initial offer of around €20m was rejected.
They are however not leaving any stone unturned as head coach of the team Stefano Pioli put a call through to the 24 year old, who is on holiday in Nigeria to convince him of his role in his team and how he intends to get the best out of him.
Last season was his best since turning professional with 24 goals contribution to his name which consists of 13 goals and 11 assists from 50 games in all competitions.
Daniel Martins