Arsenal and Brighton Show Interest in AC Milan Forward Alphadjo Cisse

Arsenal and Brighton are among several clubs monitoring AC Milan forward Alphadjo Cisse, with the Premier League sides reportedly showing strong interest in the 20-year-old, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

The Italian outlet reports that several clubs have made enquiries about Cisse following his impressive performances this season. Milan are understood to value the attacker between €50 million and €60m, despite his current contract running until June 2030.

Brighton have already made an approach, but Milan reportedly rejected a verbal offer from the Premier League club. The Italian side are also in discussions with Cisse's representatives over an improved contract, underlining their desire to keep hold of one of their most promising young players.

Arsenal have also been linked with the forward, although there is currently no indication that the Gunners have submitted a formal offer.

The interest comes as both clubs continue their impressive starts to the Premier League season. Arsenal lead the standings with 27 points, while Brighton occupy second place with 22 points.

Cisse has attracted considerable attention with his performances for Milan, scoring eight goals in 13 appearances across all competitions. His return includes five goals in Serie A and three in the Europa League, making him one of the standout young attackers in Italian football this season.

One of his most impressive performances came on October 15, when he scored a hat-trick in Milan's 4-0 Europa League victory over Red Bull Salzburg. He continued his scoring form against Bologna on October 28, finding the net twice despite Milan suffering a 4-2 defeat at San Siro.

His latest goal came on November 8, when he scored in the 13th minute of Milan's 2-1 away victory over Genoa.

The 20-year-old also made an immediate impact following his arrival at the club, scoring on his Milan debut in a 2-1 victory away to Torino in the opening Serie A fixture on August 23.

Cisse spent last season in Serie B with Catanzaro, having joined Milan from Hellas Verona on February 2. The transfer was reportedly worth €8m, with a further €1.5m available in bonuses. He subsequently remained at Catanzaro on loan for the rest of the campaign.

His performances have also earned him recognition at international level. Italy head coach Roberto Mancini included Cisse in his 31-man squad for the Nations League fixtures against France and Belgium, marking his first senior national team call-up.

However, he was not included in the 23-man matchday squad for Thursday's meeting with France at San Siro. Mancini explained that the decision was partly down to the late arrival of Cisse and Mattia Liberali, with Italy scheduled to play another match three days later.

Italy went on to secure a 3-1 victory over France without the Milan forward, with Pio Esposito scoring twice. Cisse remains without a senior international appearance ahead of Sunday's trip to Belgium.

Despite missing out on the opportunity to make his debut, the youngster has made clear his determination to establish himself in the national team.

Speaking to Cronache di Spogliatoio, Cisse outlined his ambitions, saying: "I want to prove I should be here."