Why does a defensive midfielder need to be good at shooting from distance? Surely that is far down the list of skills/attributes needed from a defensive midfielder.

Well that may be...but the poster didn't mention that did he. He just said he considered him to be a better prospect. Whether he can score long range goals or not shouldn't really come into it.

I am sure that with regards to Niang, if he is truly that good then he will have bigger and better clubs after him. He does look to be a decent player even if he seems a bit of a bell end.

He's not a bad player. He's just fallen out with the management because of outside football problems. He has been a starter the last year and arguably Milan's best player.

Looks like he's going to Watford:

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Or Torino:

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You can read in the comments section what the Italian fans think. Many say it's just like the Aubameyang precedent, where they let go an amazing player for nothing.

Mbaye Niang is very much like Kingsley Coman if you're familiar with the French 20 year old from Bayern, previously at Juventus. He's a winger. I've seen people here not knowing exactly what he plays. He plays exactly what Zaha plays. And they're of similar value. Actually, I rate Niang a bit higher.

If Milan is willing to sell cheaply, this deal will be great for whichever club gets him.

I really doubt that you've watched Niang play more times than I have. You should just read the direct statements of the Italians in the links

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Edited by mattteo (25 Jan 2017 4.54pm)

How is it even possible to watch as much football you suggest that you do? You seem to have more knowledge of the European market than Pep Guardiola yet your profile states your favourite player is Andros Townsend... Somehow that doesn't quite add up

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