Longo: Milan could use money from Okafor sale to sign a versatile winger

Noah Okafor could part ways with AC Milan this summer and the money from his departure could be used to sign a second striker, according to a report. 

Okafor has been linked with several clubs so far this summer, with Flamengo being the latest side to join the race, and it feels like a matter of time before he leaves. That being said, he’s still part of the Milan squad and he showed that today.

Coming off the bench in the friendly against Liverpool, he bagged himself two goals and was given a 7.5/10 in our player ratings after the game. In short, he still has a lot of quality and it remains to be seen how Milan will approach this.

Okafor to make way for a signing

According to Daniele Longo, who tweeted the update late last night, Milan are in the market for an attacking winger who can play as a second striker as well. With Okafor attracting interest from both Flamengo and Bologna, it’s a sale that could pave the way for such a signing.

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The brace against Liverpool, as such, is a huge positive for the Rossoneri as it will help them in negotiations. The finish on the first goal was just brilliant and he combined well with his teammates too, so it has raised his stock.

It’s unlikely that Milan will have second doubts on whether to keep him in the squad or not, but you never know. Max Allegri might take him off the mercato permanently to assess him in a few more friendlies. But again, it seems unlikely.