Monegasque priority to strengthen the offensive sector, the young Mika Biereth is estimated at 20 million euros by his club.
Faced with the long-term package of Folarin Balogun, recently operated on, AS Monaco has accelerated its search for a new striker. At a press conference in mid-December, Adi Hütter confided: “We need to recruit a striker to compensate for the absence of Folarin, but the winter transfer window is complicated. A loan could be the solution ». However, the Monegasque management now seems to favor a definitive purchase, targeting the promising Mika Biereth.
The young 20-year-old Danish striker shines in the colors of Sturm Graz, where he has had a string of top-flight performances since his arrival. With 11 goals and 5 assists in 16 Tipico Bundesliga games this season, as well as two goals in the Champions League against Girona and LOSC, Biereth has established himself as a key element of his team. Capable of weighing on defenses and endowed with an impressive sense of goal, his profile perfectly matches the needs of the Principality club.
Sturm Graz sets its price
An agreement has already been reached between the player and ASM, but negotiations with Sturm Graz are becoming complicated. The Austrian club is demanding €20 million for its striker, acquired for just €4.7 million last summer. A high sum which forces Monaco to explore other options in parallel, in particular that leading to Tolu Arokodare. The 24-year-old Nigerian, playing for Genk, also impresses with 13 goals and 5 assists in 20 appearances this season in the Jupiler Pro League.
With a busy schedule for the second half of the season, Monaco must act quickly to strengthen its offensive sector. Whether with Biereth or Arokodare, the club is looking for a reinforcement capable of integrating quickly and making people forget the absence of Balogun.
