Milan Not Planning to Replace Noah Okafor

 

AC Milan are set to part ways with Noah Okafor, with reports stating that he is close to joining newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United. Despite losing another option upfront, it looks like the Rossoneri are not planning to sign a direct replacement for the Swiss international

 Okafor Set to Join Leeds United

After a rather positive preseason performance, Okafor isn't going to remain as part of Massimiliano Allegri's squad for this season. According to multiple media reports(via Milannews), the Swiss international is on his way to join Leeds for around 20-21 million euros. 

Although rumors about Okafor's future have been circulating since the start of the preseason, Milan appears to be open to keeping him following a positive start to the preseason. However, it looks like the situation has changed, as after a strong interest from Leeds, both the player and Rossoneri are open to the move. 

The former RB Salzburg player has been allowed to take his medical before eventually signing the contract with Leeds. The Premier League outfit will hope that everything can be concluded in the next few days. 

 Milan Not Planning to Sign a Replacement for Okafor 

Although there was a plan to keep him this summer, selling the 25-year-old attacker isn't something that will force the Rossoneri to look for a replacement. Reports in Italy suggest that Milan are not planning to sign a replacement for Okafor in the transfer window. 

The reasoning behind it is mostly because they already have players who can cover for the Swiss international role. Okafor was initially being plotted as an alternative to Rafael Leao as a striker or left winger.

Following the return of Alexis Saelemaekers, it looks like Allegri got that position covered, not to mention that Christian Pulisic, and youngster, Alex Jimenez can also fill that position. That's the main tactical reasoning why Milan's management won't be looking to replace Okafor. 

The Rossoneri's management's main plan is to search for a new center forward, so with or without the 25-year-old attacker on the roster, that idea isn't going to change. According to reports, Milan will only look for a new winger/wide attacker if Samuel Chukwueze also leaves the club before the transfer window closes. 

However, for now, Okafor's departure won't mean that Milan will look to replace him immediately as they're focus is on getting a new attacker. Any addition to the wing department can only happen if Chukwueze departs from Milanello, which is a possibility, but nothing concrete just yet.