1 Demba Ba

AC Milan are set to hijack Liverpool’s move to sign former Chelsea striker Demba Ba in January.

According to Turkish newspaper Amk Spor Gazetesi, Ba, who is currently playing for Be?ikta?, would prefer to move to the Serie A club instead of return to the Premier League.

The Senegalese international signed for the Turkish club last summer for £6m and has been in prolific form this term, hitting 12 goals in 15 Super Lig appearances.

Ba’s golden touch in front of goal has caught the attention of several clubs, but Milan have nipped ahead of Liverpool and already spoken to the player’s agent about signing the 29-year-old either in January or at the end of the season.

Ba has not disclosed whether he is prepared to leave Turkey but sources close to the forward have suggested he wants to test himself in one of Europe’s top leagues again.