AC Milan keep tabs on Ghana-born defender Claude Adjapong

Italian giants AC Milan have inquired about Ghana-born defender Claude Adjapong, according to a report by Sky Sport.

Adjapong’s agent Beppe Galli has been talking with Milan over a switch from fellow Serie A side Sassuolo.

The 20-year-old could be on his way to the Rosseneri should an agreement be reached.

The youngster remains in the plans of Sassuolo who are only willing to release the player at a reasonable fee.

The Italy U21 defender shot to the limelight in the Serie A after making 18 appearances for Sassuolo which ultimately saw him being named among the best youngsters in Europe for the 2016/17 season.

Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah was reported to have asked the Ghana Football Association to work on the Nationality switch of the right-back who is born to Ghanaian parents.