Erik Ten Hag to lose another star? Patrik Schick 'wants to join AC Milan' as agent tells Serie A giants to pull off a 'coup' by signing Bayer Leverkusen striker

Schick's agent, Pavel Kuka, provided some interesting information regarding the striker's future at Bayer Leverkusen and dropped a potential transfer bombshell, revealing that the player would love to mark his return to Italy by signing for AC Milan. Kuka urged the Serie A giants to make a "coup" by snapping up Schick, adding that his current valuation is well within their reach.

Ever since joining Leverkusen in 2020, the Czech Republic international has earned a reputation as a proven goal scorer, racking up 81 goals in 168 games for Die Werkself. What's more, he is not unfamiliar with the Italian top flight, spending half a season at Sampdoria and then representing Roma for two years.

Back in January, there were rumours that Juventus were considering signing him on loan, while his agent confirmed that Manchester United have also made attempts to sign him in the past.

Speaking in an interview with Milan News, Kuka said: "Patrik still has a two-year contract with Leverkusen. We'll see what happens in the future. Although anything is possible. Personally, I think it's difficult for him to leave this summer because Leverkusen has already sold so many players. From a sporting perspective, it would be a serious blow if, in addition to the players who have left, the club also sold one of the strongest players who remained in the squad like Schick.

"He'd like to go to Milan, no matter when. And for the Rossoneri, having a player like the current Patrik Schick would be a real coup. For a player with his undoubted qualities, the price tag isn't expensive. Could Milan afford him? I think so. Other clubs? There are always a lot of rumours in football. It's true that there are a couple of clubs that would like him. It's just my opinion, but Patrik is one of the best players in the world right now.

"Anything can happen... he had already been in talks with Manchester United in the past. But the sporting side is crucial, and at Bayer Leverkusen he fought for and won the Bundesliga, adding the German Cup. There he won the double... coming within a whisker of the treble. At the BayArena he also plays in the Champions League... transfer money and salary aren't everything. That said, I wouldn't rule out a move to Milan this summer."

A move to Milan, as confirmed by Schick's agent, may not materialise this summer, with Massimiliano Allegri's team already looking to sign Dusan Vlahovic to bolster the forward line. It is likely Schick remains at the BayArena, with Leverkusen already losing Florian Wirtz and speculation suggestion that Victor Boniface could also depart.