AC Milan keen on Balde Keita

AC Milan are stepping up their efforts to sign Lazio forward Balde Diao Keita, Il Corriere dello Sport can reveal.

The Rossoneri are in the market for attacking reinforcements and the Senegalese footballer is high on their wish list.

Considering that Keita is unlikely to sign a new deal at Stadio Olimpico and his current one expires in June 2018, AC Milan are ready to make an assault on the 21-year-old.

The Rossoneri hope to recruit the Senegal international on loan in January, with a €20 million buy-out option.

And while Lazio are holding out for €30 million, they might be ready to lower the asking price due to very good relationship with AC Milan chiefs.

Keita, who has scored 5 goals in 16 Serie A games this season, is also being linked with Manchester United, Valencia, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, among other clubs.