MilanLive.it claim that Tottenham Hotspur could come knocking for AC Milan forward Noah Okafor in January.
Who is Noah Okafor?
Okafor has certainly not set the world alight since his switch from Red Bull Salzburg to the San Siro a little over a year ago.
The versatile forward, who can play across the front three, finished last season with six goals and three assists across all competitions (Transfermarkt).
MilanLive.it claim that after the arrival of Tammy Abraham on loan from AS Roma, the Switzerland international could struggle for game time this season, with Paulo Fonseca thought to favour the Englishman.
Spurs would be willing to pay €20m
The report says that there could thus be a ‘divorce’ between Milan and Okafor as early as the January window.
Tottenham are thought to be watching the 24-year-old’s situation and have been backed to pounce on the player.
It is alleged that the Premier League side have been following the striker for a while and would be willing to table an offer of €20m plus bonuses, which the Rossoneri would find difficult to turn down.
Spurs Web Opinion
Tottenham could well enter the market for a replacement for Richarlison in January if the Brazilian continues to struggle for fitness.
However, one would expect the Lilywhites to go for a forward of a higher calibre than Okafor, even though he is stylistically and tactically suited to Ange’s system.