AC Milan ships end Okafor to RB Leipzig, as awaits Rushford’s loan deal
Nigeria-born Switzerland forward Noah Okafor is expected to fly out to Germany on Friday for a loan with an option to buy a transfer to RB Leipzig, allowing Milan to go all in for Marcus Rashford.
The day had started with reports the opening proposal had been rejected, but negotiations continued intensively throughout Thursday to finally reach a positive conclusion.
According to transfer pundits Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, the clubs shook hands Thursday evening and the player also agreed personal terms.
Okafor will see his salary covered by RB Leipzig during the loan until June 30, along with an option to buy from Milan for a total of circa €25m.
This is not an obligation to purchase, which is why the fee is so much higher than the suggested €15-16m suggested by Calciomercato.com.
Milan could not accept less than that, having paid €15.5m to sign Okafor from RB Salzburg back in the summer of 2023.
Tuttomercatoweb has a figure closer to €20m, but it does not include bonuses.
Once Okafor has completed the transfer, Milan can focus on bringing Rashford from Manchester United.
It is understood that the Rossoneri are willing to continue talks with Leipzig as they are determined to sell either Okafor or Samuel Chukwueze to bring a new winger in January, ideally Rashford.
Okafor is in his second season at Milan.
He joined the Rossoneri in the summer of 2023 in a €15.5m deal from RB Salzburg.
The 24-year-old Swiss international has only scored one goal and provided two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.
