European Giants AC Milan and Liverpool Eye AFCON Winner Ahead of Summer Transfer Window

European Giants AC Milan and Liverpool Eye AFCON Winner Ahead of Summer Transfer Window

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Ismaïla Sarr has popped up on the radar of AC Milan and Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window
  • The Senegal midfielder has been identified as replacement for the departing Frank Kessie at AC Milan
  • Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants the Watford winger to strengthen his squad for the 2022/22 season

AFCON winner Ismaïla Sarr is a subject of interest for European heavyweights AC Milan and Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Watford attacking midfielder is seen as replacement for Frank Kessie who will be leaving AC Milan in the summer while Klopp sees the Senegalese as part of his future plans.

According to Calciomercato, Klopp has urged management of Liverpool to make a move for the winger.

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AC Milan and Liverpool interested in Senegal winger Ismaïla Sarr. Credit: @CAF_Online @WatfordFC
Source: Twitter

Meanwhile, Italian journalist Daniele Longo, according to 13 Football, reports AC Milan have keen interest in 24-year-old with Frank Kessie set to leave in the summer.

Ismaïla Sarr has been an integral member of Watford this season, playing 16 English Premier League games and scoring five as the Hornets strive for survival.

He also played a key role as Senegal won their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations despite joining the team late in Cameroon.

He previously played for FC Metz and Stade Rennais in France.

Sarr joins Senegal teammates for World Cup play-off against Egypt

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that players of the Senegalese national football team arrived in Marrakech like champions en-route to Cairo for their World Cup play-off against Egypt.

A batch of ten players including Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Bayern Munich's Bouna Sarr touched down in the Moroccan city on Sunday.

The rest of the team are expected to arrive on Tuesday before the team continues it's journey to Egypt for the big game.

Senegal train in Marrakech ahead of Egypt trip

Senegal have been boosted by the arrival of Africa Cup of Nations best player Sadio Mané ahead of the mouthwatering FIFA World Cup play-off clash against Egypt.

The Liverpool star joined his teammates in Marrakech, Morocco, as the Teranga Lions begin training for the big game on Friday.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, several of the Senegalese players from AFCON have arrived as preparations continue before their trip to Cairo.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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