Goal: Milan contact Arsenal for Theo replacement as Saudi exit looms

AC Milan, today, have made contact with Premier League side Arsenal regarding the signing of a left-back. 

With Theo Hernandez looking more and more likely to leave Milan this summer, even shortly, there needs to be action taken for his replacement. Luckily, the Rossoneri do not lack ideas. In fact, there are several on the table.

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However, choosing one, and more specifically, an apt one, is difficult. Someone needs to be ready to come in and make an impact, and the Diavolo have, historically, struggled to recruit full-backs under the current management.

Leading option

Of course, that does not mean that a replacement cannot be found. In fact, as Goal reports, there are two options currently tempting Milan: Maxim De Cuyper and Oleksandr Zinchenko, and it is the latter with whom contact has been made.

According to their report, the Rossoneri are preparing for Theo’s departure and have made contact with Arsenal about a potential deal. The Ukrainian would be open to the move, which would cost the Diavolo around €20 million. However, his wage is a potential stumbling block.

Having competed at the top with Manchester City and Arsenal, the defender is no stranger to a title fight. Perhaps, it is a move done for on and off the pitch reasons, bringing another experienced winner to the dressing room.