“My idol” – Pellegatti claims Milan are interested in Nigeria’s third-best scorer in Ligue 1 history

The Nigerian international has been in the spotlight since moving to France, and it is becoming increasingly clear that he has fans in Italy

AC Milan are looking for a future central figure up front and seem to have their eye on OGC Nice sensation Terem Mofi, club official Carlo Peregatti reports to Soccernet.ng.

Despite an active summer transfer window in which the Rossoneri signed Samuel Chukwueze, Christian Pulisic, Noah Okafor and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, AC Milan lost French player Olivier Giroud. We are still looking for a long-term successor to

The club have been interested in Mehdi Taremi all summer long and once reached an agreement with Porto, but were unable to sign the Iranian international before the transfer window closed. .

Recent speculation has also linked Milan to Lille’s Jonathan David. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that AC Milan had assessed David’s potential in June and July, with an offer of around €60 million. However, your loan delay offer was rejected.

Pellegatti spoke to Radio Rossonera about Milan’s transfer activity. He mentioned rumors about Jonathan David, but also revealed insider information about the club’s pursuit of Terem Mofi.

“I know Milan will follow, and they have already. Trust me, my idol, Terem Mofi.” At 1.88 meters high and at a price of €25 million, Nice is in negotiations. Comply.

“I can assure you that they will keep a close eye on him and maybe take a step. I am confident because I know. I have read about David and I think you will be more confident if you confirm.”

The 24-year-old Mofy has had an impressive record in France, scoring 10 goals and 4 assists in 24 appearances for Nice, and previously scored 35 goals in 90 appearances for FC Lorient.

With 41 goals in Ligue 1, he is the third-highest-scoring Nigerian player in French top-flight history behind John Utaka (59) and Victor Ikpeba (55).

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