NEWCASTLE star Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly a transfer target for AC Milan.
The Serie A giants are considering a move for Saint-Maximin if they lose Rafael Leao in the summer.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Milan are already “on the move” looking for Leao’s replacement.
The Portuguese forward wants to stay in Milan, but there has been no progress in negotiations for a new contract.
With the 23-year-old’s deal expiring in 2024, Milan could be forced into a sale – boosting Chelsea’s transfer hopes.
Consequently, the Rossoneri have identified potential replacements.
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Saint-Maximin is joined on the list by Club Brugge’s Noa Lang.
Milan enquired about Saint-Maximin last summer, with the Frenchman revealing his frustrations over exit talk in an interview last month.
A hamstring injury at the end of August stunted a promising start to the season where he had scored once and assisted twice.
Since returning to fitness the 25-year-old has found starting opportunities limited, partly due to Eddie Howe using Joelinton at left wing.
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However, he did start the Carabao Cup final and impressed against Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot.
But the half-time introduction of Aaron Wan-Bissaka changed the complexion of the duel and kept the Frenchman more muzzled.
Saint-Maximin joined the Magpies from Nice in 2019.
He has scored 13 times and added 19 assists in 115 games, and was recently named as one of the Premier League’s best dribblers.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
