According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are closing in on the signing of Noa Lang, who Arsenal, West Ham and Leeds wanted to bring to the Premier League.
What’s the story?
Well, it seems Mikel Arteta, David Moyes and Jesse Marsch are all set to miss out on the Netherlands international.
Lang’s imminent move to Italy comes after he scored nine goals in 48 appearances this season, while also providing 15 assists.
Gazzetta dello Sport believe AC Milan have struck an agreement with Lang himself, and are now prepared to pay Club Brugge’s €22m (£19m) asking price.
Bart Baving – the winger’s agent – and Jeffrey Lang, his father, met with the Italian giants on Wednesday, the second time they have sat down for talks with AC Milan.
Lang himself is said to be very keen on a move to Milan, and the deal should soon be completed, by the sound of things.
It means Arsenal and West Ham are close to officially missing out on the 22-year-old, who they are both interested in signing.
For Leeds, however, losing out on Lang will be even more painful.
Leeds could’ve beat AC Milan, Arsenal & West Ham to Noa Lang
Back in the days of Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds were still interested in bringing Lang – who has been compared to Neymar – to Elland Road.
However, it was Bielsa who refused to sign the Dutchman, due to concerns over his effort levels and ability to help out defensively.
It was a decision which frustrated Leeds, and now, if the Whites watch Lang join a European giant in AC Milan, they will be even more annoyed.
Hopefully, he doesn’t become a superstar at the San Siro, or some Leeds fans will be quite upset by what Bielsa did.
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