AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang has emerged as a possible target for Manchester United, according to Italian daily Il Giornale.
Joining AC Milan from French side SM Caen, the 22-year-old forward has grown to be an important performer for the Rossoneri over the last few seasons and has been a regular in their first team squad.
Scoring three goals and with as many assists this season for AC Milan, the Frenchman has played a part in their improved performances this season under Vincenzo Montella.
And it seems his performances have been noticed by a few big wigs of Europe as it has been claimed that Manchester United are keeping a close watch on Niang.
While not in January, Manchester United are expected to be in the market for forwards in the summer and the 22-year-old Frenchman has emerged as a target for the club.
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AC Milan are in no mood to lose the player and have made it clear that they won’t entertain offers for Niang during the January transfer window or in the near future.
The club believe the 22-year-old has a bright future ahead of him and want to keep hold of the player for the long term.
He has a contract until 2019 with AC Milan.
