Competition hots up for Euro 2016 ace: Liverpool target is in demand

LIVERPOOL face competition from AC Milan for Udinese ace Piotr Zielinski, according to reports in Italy.

By Alex Wood / Published 11th July 2016

WANTED: Poland star Piotr Zielinski

Newspaper Corriere dello Sport claim there has been contact between Udinese and the Milan giants regarding the future of the Polish playmaker.

The Reds had an £11.75m bid rejected by the Serie A outfit last month.

Udinese favoured offloading Zielinski to Napoli, but the player snubbed the chance to sign for them.

It's claimed the midfield maestro, who played in Poland's win over Ukraine at Euro 2016, favours a move to Anfield.

However, Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo has now confirmed AC Milan are circling.

“Zielinski has attracted the interest of many clubs, including AC Milan,” said Pozzo.

“I can say no more.

"We had an agreement with Napoli but they failed to find an agreement with the player.
“We have to see how things will develop in the future.
"What’s for sure is that each party must be satisfied before closing the deal.”