AC Milan turn to Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko as Theo Hernandez replacement as France international edges towards Atletico Madrid move

The Italian club are looking to strengthen their options at left-back and Sky Sport in Italy reports that a move for Zinchenko is being considered.

With only one year left on his contract, Milan are prepared to sell Hernandez to ensure they do not lose him for free next year. The France international has refused an offer to join Al-Hilal despite the Saudi club's agreement with Milan, instead pursuing a move back to Diego Simeone's Atletico.

His possible replacement, Zinchenko, may be open to a move to San Siro after a rough season at Arsenal in which he made just 15 Premier League appearances. The 28-year-old Ukraine international joined the Gunners in 2022 from Manchester City, where he won four Premier League titles.

After having missed out on European football for next season, Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani promised to correct their mistakes over the summer. Their rebuild has started with the appointment of Igli Tare as sporting director and Massimiliano Allegri as coach, while star player Tijani Reijnders is heading to City and Hernandez appears set to return to Spain.