Italian giants AC Milan are setting their sights on Bayer Leverkusen's dynamic defender Jeremie Frimpong as they prepare to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season, the daily mail has reported.
The Rossoneri, who recently pocketed a staggering amount from the sale of Sandro Tonali to Newcastle, are now looking to reinvest a portion of those funds in securing the highly sought-after right-back.
AC Milan's pursuit of the Dutch-born Ghanaian, a talented 22-year-old who initially started his career at Manchester City before moving to Celtic in 2019, puts them in direct competition with their city rivals, Inter Milan, who are also keen on acquiring his services.
The versatile full-back is a priority target for AC Milan as they aim to bolster their team following the financial windfall from the Tonali transfer.
Frimpong, who still has two years remaining on his current contract, enjoyed a stellar campaign with Bayer Leverkusen last season. K
nown primarily for his proficiency as a right-back, he showcased his attacking prowess by excelling as both a wing-back and a winger, contributing nine goals and 11 assists for the Bundesliga club.
While AC Milan and Inter Milan vie for Frimpong's signature, they face competition from English club Manchester United, who have also expressed interest in securing the talented defender's services.