AC Milan are constantly browsing the market for a possible Theo Hernandez replacement, and Patrick Dorgu is a player the Rossoneri really like, but they are not alone.
The Theo situation is certainly a confusing one. Whilst he is heavily admired and believed to be one of the best in the business, this season he has fallen below that level slightly. Already he has been entwined in controversies, and off the pitch, things aren’t much better.
There is confidence from Milan and Hernandez that a new contract will arrive, with both sides wanting to continue together. However, confidence means nothing without credible actions, and right now, there are none.
For this reason, it makes sense for the Rossoneri to step up their search for a deputy/replacement, with the club’s time running out. The Frenchman’s contract does not expire until 2026, but if a new contract does not arrive shortly, he will surely be sold for maximum value.
Maxim De Cuyper emerged as an early option, and this morning, reports suggested that Miguel Gutierrez is back on the list. Alongside that duo is Dorgu, the Lecce star. At 20 years old, he is one of the hottest prospects in Serie A, and Milan have watched him extensively, but no negotiations have begun with his current club yet, according to Calciomercato.com.
The Rossoneri will be challenged by Napoli for his signature, with Antonio Conte taking a keen interest, but no actions have been made yet.