Monaco eyeing AC Milan’s Nigerian teen wonder – report

The Italians are eager on extending the contract of the thrilling teenager however curiosity from France might hinder their plans

Serie A champions AC Milan have kicked off plans to safe the way forward for Primavera star Victor Eletu however they could should fend off curiosity from French aspect Monaco, a report claims.

Victor Eletu grew to become public subject primary in Milan late final yr after he dedicated his fast future to the San Siro giants. The Lagos-born teenager, in December, inked a contract renewal deal that may hold him at Milan till June 2025.

Bursting with potential uncommon for somebody his age, the younger defender has impressed within the UEFA Youth League, the Primavera, and the Coppa Primavera for Ignazio Abate’s Primavera squad.

Nevertheless, Eletu’s excellent shows in Italy have attracted admirers from overseas and in keeping with Sempre Milan, Ligue 1 giants Monaco are excited about convincing the 17-year-old to stop San Siro for France.

Les Monégasques have a wealthy repute for nurturing budding skills into international stars having performed key roles within the improvement of Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar, Anthony Martial, Aurelien Tchouameni, and lots of extra.

To forestall such a transfer, Milan are poised at hand Eletu knowledgeable contract as soon as he turns 18 on the primary of April.

Monaco have reportedly despatched scouts to look at Eletu however Milan have deliberate talks with the teenager’s representatives forward of key negotiations.

Usor indicators for LASK Linz

In the meantime, Austrian first-division aspect LASK Linz have signed Nigerian attacker Moses Usor on mortgage from Slavia Prague for the remainder of the season.

Usor solely joined Slavia Prague in April 2022 however he has impressed along with his performances for the previous Czech Republic champions and can look to proceed his improvement in Austria.

This season, the 20-year-old winger has featured in 15 league video games for Slavia Prague, registering 4 objectives and an help.