AC Milan join Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs in the hunt for Ajax forward David Neres nicknamed 'Little Neymar'

  • AC Milan have joined Premier League clubs in hunt for Ajax starlet David Neres
  • The highly-rated 20-year-old Brazilian is wanted by a long list of other suitors
  • Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs and Juventus already monitoring situation 
  • Nicknamed 'Little Neymar', Neres has nine goals in 22 games with 12 assists 

AC Milan have joined Premier League clubs in the hunt for Ajax starlet David Neres.

The highly-rated 20-year-old Brazilian is wanted by the Serie A San Siro suitors - but they are joining a long list of others including Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs and fellow countrymen Juventus.   

The exciting forward is enjoying a stellar campaign in Amsterdam, grabbing nine goals in 22 games including 12 assists.


Italian sports news website Calciomercato.com reported the Rossoneri now have thrown their hat in the ring in a bid to lure the striker, who arrived in the Netherlands from Sao Paulo for 12 million EUR at the end of the January 2017 transfer window.

AC Milan have joined Premier League clubs in hunt for highly-rated Ajax starlet David Neres

AC Milan have joined Premier League clubs in hunt for highly-rated Ajax starlet David Neres

Milan join Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs and Juventus in the hunt for the talented Neres

Milan join Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs and Juventus in the hunt for the talented Neres

Ajax's Neres has been nicknamed the 'Little Neymar' after his excellent performances this term

Ajax's Neres has been nicknamed the 'Little Neymar' after his excellent performances this term

The Brazil U20 striker's impressive performances this term have led observers to nickname him 'Little Neymar'  

Milan have intense competition to land the talented youngster as Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pocchetino and Arsene Wenger have all been monitoring the situation.

Ajax have previously indicated they have no wish to sell the player before the summer at the very earliest.

Nicknamed 'Little Neymar', Neres (right) has hit nine goals in 22 games with 12 assists this term

Nicknamed 'Little Neymar', Neres (right) has hit nine goals in 22 games with 12 assists this term

However, the club may be tempted with a big offer after parting company with boss Marcel Keizer and his assistant coach - and Gunners legend Dennis Bergkamp - last week. 

Michael Reiziger has taken over as coach on an interim basis - but if Milan or any of Neres suitors lodged a bid of around 25m EUR it could test the Eredivisie side's will to keep him.   

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