AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has set his mind on Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, while shopping for a striker this summer.

The Italian giants are seeking the Nigerian with Luka Jovic on an expiring contract and Tammy Abraham’s loan having run out.

Also on the club's radar are Mateo Retegui of Atalanta and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus.

This was disclosed on YouTube by Corriere della Sera journalist Carlos Passerini.

“Temptation Osimhen, or suggestion? I prefer to use the formula temptation now, typical of the transfer market. But temptation Milan for Osimhen,” the journalist said.

“I use the formula temptation Osimhen, not so much suggestion, because Milan are thinking about it. It is a name that is on the mind of the management of Milan. It is a name that is also in the mind of Max Allegri. So this is the starting point.”

He expressed the belief that Osimhen could join Milan despite his parent club Napoli still holding on to the man they loaned to Galatasaray.

He said, “He is a player that can please everyone, it is clear that you do not need to be a football genius to understand that Osimhen would be very useful to everyone. He scored 26 goals in 30 games with Galatasaray. Top scorer in the Turkish league.

“We know, however, that he is still owned by Napoli, who are asking for €75m for abroad, while there is no real fixed sum, a clause for Italy. It is clear, however, that Napoli, champion of Italy, is not willing to give up a player of that value to a direct competitor, such as Milan could be next year.

“However, Osimhen does not want to return to Naples […]. The summer is long and this is the typical deal that, in my opinion, could be the talk of the town for the whole season. It could even become a refrain.

“I ask you, would you sell Leao in exchange and with that money go for Osimhen? Is it a sensible exchange? They are two different roles, but Milan could use the goals of a striker like that. I would think about it.”

ASA