Milan Lining Up Adebayor - Report

The Togolese striker played against the Rossoneri in Wednesday night’s Champions League last 16 first leg draw at the Emirates Stadium. Although Adebayor missed an open goal in the dying seconds, his all-round performance is said to have hugely impressed the Milan technical staff. The European Champions have made the signing of a top-class forward their priority this summer. With Ronaldo out of action for at least nine months, Alberto Gilardino possibly leaving to join Fiorentina, and Filippo Inzaghi set to turn 35, Milan are looking for a forward to partner teenage star Alexandre Pato. The first priority remains Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, however if this transfer does not go through, then Emmanuel Adebayor is the back-up option. The 23-year-old has been in stunning form this season, scoring 19 goals in the Premiership to help launch Arsenal to the top of the table. However he has yet to hit the back of the net in the Champions League, and Milan will be hoping that this stays this way given their second leg match with Arsenal in a fortnight.

Roberto Rossi