Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly compete with Borussia Dortmund to sign 17-year-old Italian wonderkid Mattia Liberali from AC Milan.
According to a report by Italian outlet Milan Live, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Mattia Liberali. The AC Milan wonderkid is also a target for Borussia Dortmund. So, the Serie A giants are in a spot of bother over the long-term future of the 17-year-old attacking midfielder amid his links with the three clubs.
Who is Mattia Liberali?
Mattia Liberali is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence at AC Milan. A native of Lissone, he has spent his formative years thus far in his homeland, passing through the academies at four clubs and graduating from the youth division at AC Milan.
The 17-year-old has been with AC Milan since July 2015, spending nearly a decade with the Rossoneri. Liberali has progressed through the ranks at the Serie A club and made his senior bow earlier this month. The youngster has enjoyed a productive campaign thus far across teams, chipping in with three goals and one assist in 19 appearances in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Liberali’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Recent reports have seen AC Milan prodigies like Francesco Camarda capture the attention of European bigwigs. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham are among Liberali’s suitors.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Mattia Liberali is understandable. Ruben Amorim’s system thrives on productive attacking midfielders, and the AC Milan wonderkid fits the system like a glove. So, the teenage sensation has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Liberali can be the long-term alternative to James Maddison. In addition, the youngster’s productivity in the final third makes him an attractive target for the North London outfit. However, Tottenham and Manchester United face stiff competition from Borussia Dortmund in the three-way battle for the signature of the AC Milan sensation.
Meanwhile, the Serie A giants are scrambling to keep hold of the 17-year-old Italian wonderkid. It will be interesting to see if AC Milan can convince the teenage sensation that San Siro is the correct home for him for the coming years.
