After the departure of Turkish playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu on a free, Milan now moves on by lining up names that could potentially join the club to replace the former number 10 in Stefano Pioli's squad.
According to Sky Sport via MilanPress.it, the list of names for Paolo Maldini is long as the management calmly evaluates the options available.
There is James Rodriguez of Everton, former Monaco and Real Madrid star. The Colombian was an important asset for Carlo Ancelotti.
French attacking midfielder, 25, Thomas Lemar, playing for Atletico Madrid is also being evaluated at Casa Milan as potential replacement. His contract expires in June 2023.
The other names being mentioned are Ziyech, Rafinha and Cengiz Under.
The Milanese board must first find the right conditions to make a favourable deal. The idea is to sign a player on loan with contacts ongoing with Chelsea to understand if the Blues are open to strike an agreement with the Rossoneri.
