AC Milan's director, Geoffrey Moncada, was clear in a recent interview: “We never sign a player without having seen them live.” This is why a Rossoneri club scout was present in Cagliari on Friday evening to closely observe the talent of Reda Belahyane.
The Moroccan playmaker’s performance wasn’t one to write home about, but for the Rossoneri, the impression is of a player with interesting qualities and significant room for physical and technical growth.
Reda Belahyane is a candidate for AC Milan
The player in question was a discovery by Verona’s sporting director, Sean Sogliano: acquired from Nice for €500,000, he’s now valued at around €8 million, though the Verona club is aiming for a double-digit figure.
For the Rossoneri club, Belahyane remains the leading candidate for January, although not the only one. His transfer and salary costs are manageable, he is liked by both the management and coach Fonseca, and he wouldn’t face any registration issues as a 2004-born player, with no limits on Under-22 players in the league.
Who else is interested in the AC Milan target Reda Belahyane?
Belahyane has drawn strong interest from both Marseille and Inter, but Lazio is looking to move quickly to close the deal soon. Lotito intends to leverage his excellent relationship with Verona, but it may not be enough, as Milan’s interest has greatly flattered the player. After the mission in Cagliari, further scouting trips are already planned: the Rossoneri are betting on Belahyane…
Source: Calciomercato.com
