Serie A champions AC Milan have identified Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as a potential target in the summer should Rafael Leao leaves.
The Portuguese in recent weeks had been linked with English sides including Manchester City and Chelsea after he contributed 21 goals (11 goals, 10 assists) as AC Milan romped to the league title last season.
According to CMW, Milan will move for the Atalanta attacker should star forward Rafael Leao depart the San Siro amidst interest from abroad.
The 23-year-old has continued off this season from where he stopped last term, scoring six goals in his first fourteen league games.
Lookman on the other hand arrived Italy this season on loan from RB Leipzig and has settled in quickly with Atalanta registering seven goals and two assists in 15 matches.
This performance has drawn the attention of the Rossoneri to the Super Eagles winger should Leao leave in the summer.
However, the ex-Leicester City winger has a contract with Atalanta until 2026 and it may take a significant transfer fee to convince the Blue-and-Black to part with their prized asset.
Lookman is currently valued at 20 million euros, the highest valuation of his career.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun