Genoa are reportedly on the verge of securing striker Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End for €3.5m plus bonus, having looked at Mehdi Taremi and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.
It is no secret that the Grifone were lacking upfront in pre-season, especially after selling Jeff Ekhator to Juventus in a surprise move.
They had evaluated several alternatives, including Brighton and Hove Albion forward Ferguson who was fresh from a disappointing loan experience at Roma, and ex-Inter striker Taremi.
Osmajic chosen for Genoa attack
However, Sport Mediaset claim Genoa are in advanced negotiations with Preston North End for Osmajic.
The Montenegro international turned 27 last month and has nine goals in 36 senior caps for his country.
Osmajic made the move from Spanish side Cadiz to Preston North End for €2.5m in the summer of 2023.
It is reported his value has since grown, as Genoa are prepared to pay €3.5m plus add-ons to complete the swoop for the centre-forward.
His contract with Preston only runs to the end of the current campaign, but last season he scored eight goals in 28 Championship games.
