AC Milan target Nigerian striker as Olivier Giroud’s long-term heir

The Serie A champions have relied on the getting old Frenchman this time period however are already seeking to life after the ex-Gunner

Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Anglo-Nigerian ahead Folarin Balogun if studies coming from the nation’s press are something to go by.

In response to Calcio Mercato, Milan are maintaining tabs on Balogun as Olivier Giroud’s long-term substitute and will make a transfer for the Arsenal-owned ahead subsequent summer time.

A World Cup winner with France, Giroud has loved a superb time in Milan, serving to the Rossoneri win the Serie A title final season.

The previous Chelsea star continues to make a significant influence for AC Milan. He scored a shocking profitable objective to assist the Italian champions see off Spezia 2-1 on Saturday.

However at 36, the tip is drawing shut for an achieved profession that noticed Giroud win quite a few honours in France, England, and Italy.

The long-term inheritor of the previous Gunner may, nonetheless, be one other Arsenal star, with Milan contemplating Folarin Balogun as an choice subsequent summer time.

Balogun has been spectacular in France the place he’s presently on mortgage at Reims.

After discovering it troublesome to interrupt into the Arsenal facet below Mikel Arteta, the younger striker is lighting up the French Ligue 1 together with his targets.

Already one of many revelations of the season, Balogun has scored seven targets and assisted twice in 13 league appearances for Reims.

The 21-year-old would have excessive hopes of returning to Arsenal and making a profession of it together with his childhood membership.

However with Brazilian ahead Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah outstanding in Mikel Arteta’s plans, it might be troublesome to make headway in London.

And for the correct amount, Milan might be the subsequent vacation spot for the Tremendous Eagles-eligible ahead.