Milan fend off Premier League interest for Cisse
AC Milan are working quickly to secure the long-term future of their rising sensation Alphadjo Cisse, according to multiple reports. The Rossoneri have reportedly rebuffed a formal approach from Brighton & Hove Albion, signaling their intent to keep the young forward at the club as he continues to make waves in Serie A. Sources, including reporting from Matteo Moretto of Relevo, indicate that the Italian club is currently preparing a contract extension to ward off further interest from the Premier League.
Cisse has been in blistering form for Milan, recording an impressive eight-goal start to the season. His impact was recently highlighted in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Genoa, where he combined with Christian Pulisic to secure all three points for the side. His clinical finishing has drawn comparisons to club greats, with Cisse himself acknowledging the lofty expectations:
“I’ve scored as many goals as Shevchenko in my first 13 matches? I try to take my chances.”
Commitment to the Rossoneri
Despite the lure of playing in England, reports from SempreMilan suggest that the youngster is “extremely happy” at AC Milan. Cisse has previously opened up about his journey, noting that he was almost on a flight to join PSV Eindhoven before a last-minute call from Milan changed his career trajectory. Since arriving, he has shown no doubt in his own quality, proving to be an essential component of the current squad under the leadership of the coaching staff.
Standing as one of the most exciting prospects in Italy, Cisse’s development has been rapid. From a market value perspective, the rejection of Brighton's offer suggests that AC Milan view the forward as a cornerstone of their future rather than a short-term asset to be cashed in. While no specific transfer fee from Brighton has been publicly disclosed, the club's firm stance indicates that any bid made thus far has fallen well short of their internal valuation of a player currently performing at a level reminiscent of the club's legendary strikers.
As the club pushes to finalize the terms of his new deal, the focus remains on maintaining the momentum of a season that has firmly established the young forward as a household name in Italian football. Cisse, who has also been active in expressing his desire to represent Italy at the international level, is clearly committed to proving that he belongs among the elite.
Reliability: 3/5. This report is based on consistent information provided by Matteo Moretto via Relevo and supported by deep-dive coverage from Goal.com and SempreMilan, confirming both the rejection of the Brighton bid and the ongoing plans for a contract extension.
