"It seems that AC Milan have been beaten to the signing of Angers star Sidiki Cherif by a team in the Premier League. For weeks, the name of Cherif has been mentioned as a transfer target for Milan, whose scouts are always active in Ligue 1 looking for the next Rafael Leao-esque talent that they can bring across the Alps."
"I said a few weeks ago that Milan didn't have high hopes of landing Cherif. The player's entourage was moving him towards other leagues, for financial reasons as well as for the sporting project. I confirm what they're writing in France, where they talk about a verbal agreement between Cherif and Crystal Palace. Milan therefore withdrew. This could be a boost for Milan's hopes of landing Jean-Philippe Mateta from Palace."
Sidiki Cherif is a 19-year-old Angers forward with four Ligue 1 goals who attracted interest from AC Milan and several Bundesliga clubs. Milan identified him as a potential Rafael Leao-style talent and considered him particularly if Christopher Nkunku were sold. Financial factors and the player's entourage steered him toward other leagues. A verbal agreement exists for Cherif to join Crystal Palace, prompting AC Milan to withdraw from the chase. The Palace move could improve Milan's chances of signing Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose contract runs until 2027 and who fits Milan's forward recruitment needs.
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