AC Milan to force Chelsea decision over Strasbourg whiz Panichelli

Signed by Strasbourg from Spanish Segunda Division Mirandes for €16m last summer, Panichelli has surpassed all expectations this season.

The 23 year-old has seven goals in eight games and is being discussed as a 'bolter' for Argentina's World Cup squad next summer.

And his form is also attracting fresh transfer interest, with AC Milan now scouting Panichelli's progress. A move in January from the Rossonero hasn't been ruled out.

Should Milan make an approach, Strasbourg owners BlueCo and their English property, Chelsea, will have a decision to make.

It's suggested should Panichelli prove himself at Strasbourg, his next step would be a move to Chelsea. Though Milan could short-circuit that plan with an offer over the New Year.