Arsenal are one of several teams who have shown “strong interest” in AC Milan star Alphadjo Cisse, according to reports in the Italian media.

Tuttomercatoweb claim that the Gunners and Brighton are among those who have “carried out” enquiries to ascertain the Italian’s availability.

Cisse has had a breakout season for Milan under head coach Ruben Amorim, having already scored 8 times in 13 appearances.

He has just been called up for the first time by Italy head coach Roberto Mancini for their Nations League games against France and Belgium this week.

What do fans need to know about Cisse?

The attacking midfielder was born in Italy, but he has Guinean ancestry. He came through the academies of Polisportiva Indomita 21, Giorgione and Hellas Verona, making his senior debut in the Coppa Italia against Ascoli in August 2023.

Cisse wasn’t able to make his first-team breakthrough at Verona, so he went out on loan to Serie B side Catanzaro at the beginning of last season to make his name. He scored 6 goals in 22 appearances before AC Milan snapped him at the start of this year.

He remained with Catanzaro for the rest of the campaign, but he didn’t play any more games after sustaining an adductor tear. After impressing Amorim in pre-season, though, he has started his first campaign with Milan as a regular starter.

What is the Arsenal target’s asking price?

Tuttomercatoweb report that a fee of around €50m (£42m) to €60m (£50m) would be needed for Milan to even consider offloading Cisse in January or next summer.

That would be a substantial markup on the €8.4m the Rossoneri paid for the 20-year-old at the beginning of February. They are clearly keen to keep hold of a player who has a very bright future ahead of him, if his form this campaign is anything to go by.