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Montpellier Striker Discusses Lingering Links to Milan

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Akor Adams has been mentioned as an option to shore up the Milan attack in January. He’s also reportedly on West Ham's radar: “To be honest, I haven’t really thought about it and don’t know anything. We’re in the middle of the season, and I’m focused on Montpellier."

Okafor suffered a thigh strain while playing with Switzerland, forcing Pioli to revise his initial ideas for the upcoming tilt between Milan and Fiorentina.

New Injury Upsets Milan Boss’ Plans Against Fiorentina

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Noah Okafor suffered a thigh strain while playing with Switzerland, forcing Stefano Pioli to revise his plans for the upcoming Fiorentina tilt. The striker picked up a right biceps femoris lesion. The manager will have just Luka Jovic as an option for the no.9 role.

Jonathan David is enduring a rough start to the season, which might favor Milan, perhaps in January already. He has scored just twice so far.

Milan To Trying Exploiting Poor Form of Lille Striker

November 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jonathan David is enduring a rough start to the season, which might favor Milan, perhaps in January already. The Lille star has been atop their wish list for the position for a couple of years. His dry spell, on top of his contractual situation, should lower his price tag.

Milan won’t sign a free agent to plug their holes in the back, but they’ll be in the market for a defender in January, and they are eyeing Maxime Esteve.

Milan Rekindle Interest in Young Montpellier Defender

November 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan won’t sign a free agent to plug their holes in the back, but they’ll be in the market for a defender in January, and they have taken an interest in Maxime Esteve. Pierre Kalulu and Marco Pellegrino just went down with serious injuries. Mattia Caldara is hurt too.

Fiorentina are expected to undergo a overhaul after their damning season end, with successive cup final defeats against Inter and West Ham respectively.

Promising Montpellier Striker Lures Fiorentina Attention

June 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina in particular are expected to undergo a summer overhaul after their damning end to the season, with successive cup final defeats against Inter and West Ham United respectively.

Montpellier Ace Wahi Distances Himself from Milan

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan’s search for a striker has taken them across Europe, and Montpellier center-forward Elye Wahi is one of the club’s targets. However, the 20-year-old talent is reportedly disinterested in moving to the Rossoneri after expressing his admiration for Ligue 1 during an interview.

Milan Insert Montpellier Starlet in Offensive Wishlist

March 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan are doing the legwork to identify the right young forward to onboard next summer, and they have set sights on Montpellier star Elye Wahi. The youngster is having a great season, as he has bagged 12 goals in 24 matches. He shares some traits with Rafael Leao.

Milan are monitoring less expensive targets in case Sven Botman joined Newcastle United or PSG, or if they simply decided not to splurge in the defense.

Milan Keeping Tabs on Cheaper Names to Shore Up Defense

June 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan are monitoring less expensive targets in case Sven Botman joined Newcastle United or PSG, or if they simply decided not to make a sizeable investment in the defense. The Rossoneri are eyeing a trio of young specialists and Francesco Acerbi.

Milan are considering signing a young center-back with a high upside. He would not necessarily replace Simon Kjaer right away. Transfer Market Serie A

Milan to Rival Liverpool for Touted Schalke 04 Center-Back

January 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan are considering signing a young center-back with a high upside. He would not necessarily replace Simon Kjaer right away. Instead, he would be brought along slowly to adapt to being part of a top club and to Serie A football. It would be the same move they just made in the attack.

Lazio Keenly Scout French-Ivorian Strike Sensation from Montpellier

January 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Lazio, Serie A

The 19-year-old center-forward has turned out be a priceless addition to the French club’s B side that currently plays in the fourth tier of the French football league system.

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