AC Milan have identified Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko as a potential replacement for Theo Hernandez, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.
Theo looks set to leave this summer after he declined Rossoneri’s extension offer due to a lower salary.
Rossoneri have an agreement in place with Al-Hilal over Theo’s transfer for €35 million, but the move is about to collapse as the Frenchman has rebuffed the offer.
Nevertheless, Theo’s future lies away from San Siro, with Atletico Madrid showing concrete interest in him.
The Spanish giants have submitted a bid worth €15 million for their former player, but Milan are demanding more.
Meanwhile, the Rossoneri have started shortlisting their targets to find a replacement for the Frenchman, with Zinchenko being the latest name linked to the club.
Following a successful spell at Manchester City, Zinchenko moved to Emirates Stadium in 2022.
He has been of great importance to Mikel Arteta’s side, recording 91 appearances.
However, he struggled for regular minutes in the injury-plagued 2024/25 season, managing only five starts out of 15 Premier League games.
The Gunners could be open to selling him this summer as he will enter the final year of his contract.
Moreover, Zinchenko would also be tempted to seek out a new venture to get his career back on track after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal.
Milan’s new manager Max Allegri can benefit largely from the Ukrainian international, given his versatility to play as a left-back, wing-back and midfielder.
The Rossoneri will be aiming to return to their heydays in the upcoming season, and a player of Zinchenko’s quality and experience could be of vital significance to the squad.
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The Italian giants are also exploring a move for Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso, who is also wanted by Man City and Atletico Madrid.