AC Milan have moved to confirm reports that they are following Marseille defender Nicolas N’Koulou.
The Cameroon international is widely regarded as one of the most talented defenders in world football, with former teammate Stephane M’Bia claiming N’Koulou was even better than Thiago Silva.
This is an interesting comparison given that the 22-year-old could easily end up replacing the Brazilian at AC Milan.
Namely, the Rossoneri have admitted they are closely following the highly rated centre-back.
“We have followed him from the days he played at Monaco,” Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida explained to La Provence.
“Personally, I even saw his first match in the ASM jersey. We are following, we are observing him as well as the others.
”Maybe we’ll hire a great defender, but we need to look well ahead. Level is very important.”
The Rossoneri are widely expected to enter the market for a new centre-back in January, with the Marseille defender high on their wish list.
Nicolas N’Koulou has joined OM in the summer of 2011 from Monaco and immediately developed into a key member of the side at Velodrome.
The talented centre-back has made 38 Ligue 1 appearances for the French giants, but has yet to score his first goal for the club.
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