By Akin Adejumo
Italian Serie A giants, AC Milan are said to be plotting to secure the signature of Montpellier forward, Jerome Akor, next summer.
According to transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are targeting Akor as a replacement for Olivier Giroud.
The Rooseneri are expected to face serious competition from other European football giants for the Nigerian striker.
Akor has registered his name as an important player in the colour of Ligue 1 club, Montpellier following his summer arrival from Lillestrom.
Montpellier paid the Norwegian club €4.5m to secure his services.
The 23-year-old former Flying Eagles star has scored seven goals in 11 league appearances for La Paillade this season.
He scored 13 goals in 13 appearances for Lillestrom before making the switching to Montpellier.