AC Milan are interested in Oleksander Zinchenko as a replacement for Atletico Madrid-bound full-back Theo Hernandez.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Arsenal's Zinchenko targetedPossible replacement for HernandezUkrainian seeks minutes elsewhereFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Italian club are looking to strengthen their options at left-back and in Italy reports that a move for Zinchenko is being considered.
AdvertisementAFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
With only one year left on his contract, Milan are prepared to sell Hernandez to ensure they do not lose him for free next year. The France international has refused an offer to join Al-Hilal despite the Saudi club's agreement with Milan, instead pursuing a move back to Diego Simeone's Atletico.
DID YOU KNOW?
His possible replacement, Zinchenko, may be open to a move to San Siro after a rough season at Arsenal in which he made just 15 Premier League appearances. The 28-year-old Ukraine international joined the Gunners in 2022 from Manchester City, where he won four Premier League titles.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR ZINCHENKO AND MILAN ?
After having missed out on European football for next season, Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani promised to correct their mistakes over the summer. Their rebuild has started with the appointment of Igli Tare as sporting director and Massimiliano Allegri as coach, while star player Tijani Reijnders is heading to City and Hernandez appears set to return to Spain.