Reports: Milan challenging ‘Inter and half of Europe’ for 16-year-old Frankfurt star

It seems AC Milan may attempt to make two signings from Eintracht Frankfurt in the coming months, with a young star on their radar.

Milan and Frankfurt have been linked together regularly in the past year, from Markus Krösche and Timmo Hardung to Can Uzun; reports have consistently put the two together. Now, a new chapter is being written.

According to Calciomercato.com, the Rossoneri are closely monitoring Niko Ilicevic. Now, it’s not a name you’re likely to have heard of unless you’re a keen fan of the Bundesliga. However, he’s the record holder for the youngest appearance-maker in the German top flight.

Born in 2010, he’s the prized jewel of the Frankfurt project and the Diavolo will be ‘a key player’ in January. Whilst they want to support Ruben Amorim, they also want to secure future talents and Ilicevic is one of them.

Bobby Gardiner has already sent scouts to watch him and Markus Krosche’s arrival could also be key. However, half of Europe are watching him. Sky Sport (whose information is included in the original report) stated that Inter were keen a few months ago, but Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also in the race.

It won’t be an easy task, but Milan are at work and the waters of a potential move are already being tested…