Milan are ready to get serious about Lyon star Houssem Aouar and a small detail could give them an edge over their competition, reports suggest.
The 24-year-old French midfielder has been an impressive talent for the Ligue 1 outfit for the last few years, scoring 41 goals and providing 35 assists in 221 first team appearances. Aouar was heavily linked with a move away from Lyon in the summer and with his contract set to expire next summer, a departure has finally appeared on the horizon.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan are seriously interested in signing Aouar in January, likely able to pick him up in a bargain deal with Lyon. Another factor that benefits the Rossoneri is that the 24-year-old is represented by the same player agency that manages the interests of Sergino Dest and Pierre Kalulu, who recently renewed his contract with the club.
This small detail could give the Milanese club a slight edge over their competition, which ranges from Roma to multiple clubs in the Premier League.