AC MILAN reportedly have two surprise names on their shortlist for a new left-back in Antonee Robinson and Aaron Hickey.
A new defender is on the cards for the San Siro side as Fenerbahce near a deal for their current left-back – Swiss international Ricardo Rodriguez.
Robinson has impressed in spells with Bolton and WiganCredit: Getty – Contributor
Hickey, 17, is a breakout star at TynecastleCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
Sky Sports Italia place Rodriguez on the verge of a £5million switch to Turkey and Milan will need a new man in to back up first-choice Theo Hernandez.
It is said both Wigan ace Robinson and Hearts teen Hickey are on their radar.
Milton Keynes born USA international Robinson, 22, has played almost every minute of the Latics’ season after a summer switch from Everton.
Similarly highly-rated is 17-year-old Hickey who broke into the Hearts side after jumping over from Celtic’s academy.
The Scottish strugglers are putting their faith in the youngster, starting him against his old club in last year’s League Cup final before he netted his first goal against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in September.
Serie A giants Milan are in a rebuilding phase having dropped out of European football and to tenth in the table.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived at the start of the transfer window as a short-term boost with Nemanja Matic reportedly eyed for a switch from Manchester United.
Young Portuguese forward Rafael Leao cost £24million but has only scored twice since arriving from Lille in the summer.
Premier League clubs Tottenham and Arsenal have been linked with a bid for Krzysztof Piatek and Franck Kessie, respectively.
Aston Villa announce loan signing of Liverpool legend Pepe Reina from AC Milan until end of season
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
