Okafor is approaching leaving the team, Milan is looking for a tie, trying to get 20-year-old Belgian lottery

The summer window is closed less than two weeks away, and AC Milan's operation in the transfer market has also entered a critical stage. As Swiss striker Okafore's transfer to Leeds United is close to completion, the club has launched corresponding replacement inspections, and Anderlecht's young midfielder Stroykens has become a potential target. The 20-year-old Belgian young player contributed 5 goals and 6 assists last season.

Currently, negotiations between Milan and Leeds United on Okafor's permanent transfer have entered the final stage. The core issues of both parties focus on details such as the specific amount composition and payment method of the transfer fee. This transaction is very likely to be finalized within the next 24 to 48 hours. Milan has always insisted on a psychological price of no less than 20 million euros, and Leeds United's latest offer is close to this number.

Okafor himself is full of expectations for landing in the Premier League. It is reported that he has reached a principled agreement with Leeds United on personal terms, and the contract framework adds a 1-year club priority renewal option to a 4-year basic contract. The player himself is on standby at any time and is ready to set off for England to complete the physical examination and signing matters.

From a competitive perspective, Okafor's role positioning in Milan is more inclined to Leo's rotation. He was unable to be reused by Fonseca during his limited playing time last season, and was later loaned to Naples. If he can enter the Premier League and become the main player of Leeds United, it will be very tempting for the Swiss.

There are still some variables in this transaction, mainly from Leo's injury. In the Italian Cup against Barry, Qin Xiaogong scored a goal and was forced to leave the court early shortly after he scored a goal due to his right calf muscle problem. The club's medical team is fully evaluating the severity of his injury and the exact recovery schedule.

Considering that the first round of Serie A game against Cremonese is imminent, Milan's management must fully grasp Leo's injury report before officially letting Okafor's departure be released. Once Okafor's transfer is in place, Milan's signing department will quickly turn to the search for its replacement.

According to Italian media, Stroykens from Anderlecht became the hottest candidate. The 20-year-old Belgian star mainly plays as an attacking midfielder and is competent for positions such as second striker or left winger. This all-rounder attribute can not only become Okafor's draw, but also the type that coach Allegri appreciates most.

Last season, Stroykens handed out 5 goals and 7 assists in 39 games in his squad, including 1 shot and 1 pass for the UEFA Cup. His existing contract with Anderlecht will expire in the summer of 2026, and the current German turnover price is 12 million euros.

Given that the player has entered the contract year, Anderlecht will accept offers slightly lower than the player's value, and Milan is expected to complete the signing at a price of less than 10 million euros. If Stroykens can be introduced, Milan will not only fill the gap for Okafor's departure, but also develop more tactical choices, because the Belgian young player can play as a midfielder, so Allegri can try to return to the 4-2-3-1 formation, and in addition, he can also play as a 3-5-2 formation shadow striker.

Regardless of whether Milan locks in Strojkens in the end, the management's requirements for Okafor's replacement will not change, that is, signing a young attacker with potential, cost-effectiveness and tactical adaptability, which is also in line with the sustainable development strategy of the Red Bird Consortium.