Leeds United are now AC Milan’s main competition in the race to sign Club Brugge forward Noa Lang this summer. But Everton also plan to bid for the Netherlands dynamo’s transfer.
That is according to Calciomercato, which reports that AC Milan are studying reviving their interest in Lang. The Serie A side sought his services last summer before signing Charles De Ketelaere instead. Yet San Siro chiefs remain fans of the 23-year-old and could move again.
Lang has retained admirers at AC Milan with his euphoric performances for Club Brugge in the Champions League. He dazzled in the UEFA competition against Benfica on Wednesday despite the Blauw-Zwart losing 2-0. The versatile attacker stunned with his skill on the ball.
So, AC Milan are now considering reviving their interest in Lang but must battle with Leeds for his transfer from Club Brugge. The Premier League team will be the Rossoneri’s primary rival in any race. Yet San Siro chiefs can rely on their strong relations with the Blauw-Zwart.
The Rossoneri also established connections with Lang’s representatives while exploring his transfer last summer. AC Milan held talks with his agent over a move to Serie A knowing a €22m (£19.5m) bid would be enough. But they, ultimately, did not submit any firm offers.
Everton plan to bid for Leeds and AC Milan transfer target Lang of Club Brugge
Lang will likely look to leave Club Brugge this summer after offering seven goals and three assists this season. He has played in 25 of the Blauw-Zwart’s fixtures in all competitions so far this term, too. While the six-cap dynamo has also featured as a striker and on the wing.
Playing well from two positions has also now seen Everton move to target Lang’s transfer from Club Brugge. Calciomercato has also reported that the Toffees intend to submit a bid if they avoid relegation from the Premier League. They sit 18th in the table after 22 games.
Everton are prepared to make Club Brugge a rich offer to beat AC Milan – and Leeds – to a transfer for Lang. Goodison Park chiefs could have to, as well, as Jeunes Footeux noted the Blauw-Zwart valued the forward at €40m (£35.5m) in January amid interest at AS Monaco.
Lang knew that Leeds were interested in his transfer from Club Brugge in January, too, per Dean Jones. While Jones also credited West Ham United with an interest in the Capelle aan den Ijssel native. Voetbal Belgie linked Aston Villa with an interest in the 5 ft 8 star, as well.
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