Italian Giants AC Milan Target Nigerian Midfielder Ahead of Serie A Season Kick Off

• Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Italian side AC Milan who are ready to officially launch a bid
• The Rossoneri are reportedly interested in the Nigerian midfielder who impressed in the Danish League last season
• Onyedika is expected to cost Milan under €10m and will fancy a move to the Serie A, which starts over the weekend

Italian giants AC Milan have made Raphael Onyedika a prime target as the 2022-23 Serie A season is set to kick off.

The yet-to-be capped midfielder from Nigeria impressed in the Danish League last season and won the league’s Young Player of the Year Award.

It was gathered that AC Milan are currently monitoring his situation and are ready to officially bid for the 21-year-old.

Soccernet are reporting via Pietro Mazzara of the Milan News that Paolo Maldini has made Onyedika a prime target as he is seen as a key necessity to the squad.

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The Milan News said:

“The discussion linked to the purchase of the midfielder is taking place, regardless of what the results of Sandro Tonali’s exams will be.

“Raphael Onyedika is currently the primary objective to strengthen the midfield department. The player born in 2001 of Midtllyand is at the top of the list of Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. The other options that have emerged in recent days are colder to date.”

The former FC Ebedei player is expected to cost Milan under €10m and will fancy a move to the Serie A and one of the biggest clubs in the world.

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