To reinforce the defensive left flank, the Rossoneri management were looking at different profiles that would have filled the backup role to Theo Hernandez. Some reports even suggested the former Palermo left-back Achraf Lazaar, Moroccan, who is 29 years old.
Multiple news reports said that he was going to free himself from his contract with Newcastle. The confirmation arrived later. AC Milan could have signed the player even when the transfer window was closed as he was a free agent.
In fact, the player is now out of AC Milan's reach, because he has moved officially to Watford who are playing currently in the English Championship. He just signed on a contract until the end of the season, with the English club holding an option of a further year.