Assane Diao, a Real Betis player, is reportedly on AC Milan’s radar as they look to add more players for the summer. Il Messaggero (via PianetaMilan) is reporting that Geoffrey Moncada and his scouting staff are impressed with Diao’s versatility, as he can play on both sides as well as a center-forward or second striker. Despite being just 18 years old, the Spaniard of Senegalese descent was the surprise star of the previous season under Manuel Pellegrini, scoring four goals in 28 appearances throughout La Liga, the Europa League, the Conference League, and the Copa del Rey.In addition to Brentford in the Premier League and Lazio in Serie A, he would cost €15 million. He would be first signed by the Rossoneri for Milan Futuro, but the plan is for him to advance fast to the first squad. But given that the youth has already made a name for himself in a top flight league, it seems improbable that he would accept a position on a Serie C squad. Given that midfielder Johnny Cardoso is reportedly also a target if Youssouf Fofana doesn’t show up, the phone lines between Milan and Real Betis could get quite heated in the next few days.
