- Villarreal sets an asking price of 30 million euros for winger Samuel Chukwueze as AC Milan expresses interest in acquiring him.
- AC Milan’s initial offer of 25 million euros may not be enough to secure Chukwueze’s signature.
- AC Milan sees Chukwueze as a key target to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season
Villarreal has revealed their asking price to AC Milan, who are interested in acquiring the services of their winger, Samuel Chukwueze. According to Corriere dello Sport via Milan News, the Spanish club has asked Milan for 30 million euros for the services of the Nigeria national teamer.
According to the report, the Rossoneri have made an initial offer of 25 million euros, but this may not be enough to secure Chukwueze’s signature.
This is not the first time AC Milan has attempted to extort a player from Villarreal; in 2017, both clubs engaged in lengthy negotiations for Argentine defender Mateo Musacchio, who eventually moved to the San Siro. The 19-time Scudetto winners are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, and Chukwueze is one of their top targets.
The Italian giants regard the Super Eagles star as one of the players who can help them mount a title challenge next season, having had a stellar season for Villarreal in 2022-2023 with 24 goal involvements.
The Yellow Submarine’s contract with the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner is coming to an end, and the club is ready to cash in on him.
Recall that AC Milan showed an interest in signing Nigerian attacker Samuel Chukwueze, from Villarreal.
The Italian club is willing to offer €20m for the nimble winger, According to reports in Italy.
Milan will contact Villarreal to start negotiations in the coming days.
The Rossoneri are looking to strengthen Stefano Pioli’s attack this summer and want to sign a new right winger capable of adding an extra layer to the attack.
Chukwueze is Milan’s top target for this, with the club believing that he has all the qualities needed to make a difference: pace, power, creativity and finishing.
As detailed by Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, Milan has already reached a verbal agreement with Chukwueze, finding common grounds on both his salary and the length of the deal.
Now, the Rossoneri will make contact with Villarreal to start negotiating a deal. The Spanish side has set a €30m price tag on the 24-year-old, who has a year left on his contract.
Milan are planning to start talks with an offer of €20m and is willing to raise the figures further through add-ons. At the same time, reports in Spain suggest the Yellow Submarine will only sanction Chukwueze’s departure from Estadi de la Ceràmica if the demand of at least €25 million plus bonuses is met.
Chukwueze had a remarkable season under the guidance of Villarreal coach Quique Setién, scoring an impressive 13 goals and providing 11 assists last term.