Villarreal President Speaks on Speculation Linking Super Eagles Star Chukwueze With AC Milan

• Samuel Chukwueze is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Villarreal in Spain
• The winger has been linked with a move to join AC Milan this summer
• Villarreal President Roig has however spoken on the transfer speculation

Fernando Roig who is the President of Spanish giants Villarreal has made it clear that he is not sure if AC Milan are still interested in the signing of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze this summer.

The Nigerian winger was one of the forwards that did well last season in Europe as he helped his club to finish fifth on the final League standings and picked a Europa League ticket for next term.

AC Milan are planning to bolster their squad for next season and Chukwueze is one of the targets the club's chiefs want as they want to offer the sum of €25m.

Victor Osimhen, Chukwueze spotted playing football with friends on the streets of Nigeria

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However, Villarreal eggheads are asking for €35m for them to allow the Nigerian to leave this summer.

According to the reports on Football Italia and Sempre, Fernando Roig feels that Milan are now that serious about getting the services of Chukwueze.

Roig speaks about Chukwueze

“I don’t know if Milan are interested in the player. But if the interest is the same as when they came for Mateo Musacchio… On that occasion Galliani came and said ‘I want the player, but I have no money’, then we ate fideuà (a local dish, ed.) and went home.

“We are making the movements that the market allows us. The premise is to have a better team than last year. I am happy with the situation.”

Osimhen, Chukwueze spotted in Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen were spotted on the streets of Nigeria, playing football with their friends, following the end of a successful season in Europe where they both did well for their respective clubs.

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Chukwueze was in fine form as he helped Villarreal to finish fifth in the final standings in La Liga in Spain, and has since emerged as a target for clubs in Serie A and in the Premier League.

After featuring for the Super Eagles in their African Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Sierra Leone in Liberia, the winger returned to Abia State to see his people and take a break.