AC Milan are keeping a close eye on Alkmaar's young striker Ruben van Bommel and plan to use the deep friendship between club advisor Ibe and the player's father, former Milan star Van Bommel, to push through a potential transfer deal, according to a new report from leading Italian soccer outlet Calciomercato.it.
Ruben van Bommel is a 20-year-old striker currently playing for Dutch powerhouse Alkmaar. In the recent UEFA Cup match, he scored twice against Elfsborg, showing his excellent scoring ability. So far this season, the Dutch youngster has made 8 appearances for the first team in various tournaments, scoring 4 goals and contributing 2 assists, which naturally attracts the attention of many European giants. In addition to AC Milan, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are also interested in him.
However, for AC Milan, they have the unique advantage of being able to capitalize on the good relationship between Ibe and Ruben Van Bommel's father. Ibe was teammates with Van Bommel during his time at Milan and the two have developed a strong friendship. Milan are hoping that this relationship will enable them to stand out from the competition and successfully bring in the promising striker.
Although the deal is still only in the rumor stage, it is said that the two sides may start concrete negotiations in the next few weeks. AC Milan has always been focusing on the introduction and development of young players, and Ruben van Bommel certainly meets their recruitment strategy and requirements.
Let's see if AC Milan will succeed in signing Ruben van Bommel as the transfer window progresses.
