After a battle on the pitch last night which saw the Rossoneri come out victorious against Atlético Madrid thanks to a goal by Junior Messias, the two teams may be set for a battle on the transfer market.
The clubs want to strengthen themselves in the attack and both sides have set their sights on the same player who has been showing great performances: we are talking about Darwin Nunez.
As per Calciomercato.com who cite Spanish media, Darwin Nunez, 22, is wanted by AC Milan. He is also the first choice for Diego Simeone who likes the player's profile and skills. The former Almeria player could receive an offer from the Spanish side even in January.
Darwin Nunez, from Uruguay, plays currently for Benfica and is seen as one of the best upcoming strikers in European competitions. He has a contract with the Portuguese giants until June 2025 and is currently valued at 20 million euros by Transfermarkt. So far in this season, he scored 8 goals and 2 assists across all competitions.
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