Transfer Talk: AC Milan eye Lille’s David amid Origi struggles

Transfer Talk: AC Milan eye Lille's David amid Origi struggles

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Lille’s David on Milan’s radar

AC Milan are considering signing a replacement striker amid Divock Origi‘s struggles with Lille‘s Jonathan David and FC Salzburg‘s Noah Okafor at the top of the Serie A champions’ short list, according to Calciomercato.

Origi has endured a tough start to life at AC Milan after signing from Liverpool in the summer in an aim to get more regular game time. The Belgian has not started any of the games he has been involved in, playing just 81 minutes across four appearances off the bench. He also didn’t appear against Bologna and has missed two games due to two injuries.

As for the potential candidates, David has four goals and two assists in seven Ligue 1 matches for Lille and will lead Canada‘s attack in the World Cup. Okafor has six goals and two assists in all competitions for Salzburg and will likely be involved for Switzerland when they head to Qatar.

For the time being, there are more problems up front for Milan, who have Olivier Giroud with only one year on his contract, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to be out injured until early 2023.