Transfer: AC Milan lines up summer move for Akor

Montpellier forward, Jerome Akor is a subject of interest from Serie A giants, AC Milan.

Akor has hit the ground running at 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 has scored seven goals in 11 league appearances for La Paillade this season.

The former Flying Eagles star netted 13 times in 13 appearances for Lillestrom before making the switch.

According to transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are targeting Akor as a replacement for Olivier Giroud.

The Rooseneri are expected to face stiff competition from other European clubs for the Nigerian.