Chelsea in talks with AC Milan over Hakim Ziyech fee with boss Thomas Tuchel keen to revamp his squad but wantaway winger, 29, may have to take pay cut to push the move through
- AC Milan have a long-held interest in Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech
- Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is open to the sale if the clubs can agree on a fee
- Tuchel wants to sign forward Raheem Sterling, two centre-backs and a full-back
Chelsea are in talks to sell Hakim Ziyech to AC Milan as they pave the way to bring in Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
Milan have a long-held interest in Ziyech and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is open to the sale if the clubs can agree on a fee while the 29-year-old may also need to take a pay cut to push the move through.
Tuchel has spoken to Sterling who City value around £60m and wants to bring him to Stamford Bridge as part of his new-look attack.
AC Milan have a long-held interest in Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech (above)
The 27-year-old England international is weighing up his options and wants to make a decision within the next two weeks so that he is able to start pre-season training with his new club should he leave.
City want to recoup cash to offset their £45m spend on Kalvin Phillips plus another £40m anticipated on Brighton’s Marc Cucurella.
They have made a contract offer to Sterling but equally are open to selling him, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal who will bring in £50m.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is open to the sale if the clubs can agree on a fee
Apart from Sterling, Chelsea are prioritising two centre-backs and a full-back. Sevilla’s Jules Kounde is their prime target while discussions have taken place with Juventus over a possible deal for Matthijs de Ligt.
Chelsea are open to using players plus cash in exchange for the Dutch international with German striker Timo Werner one of those who has been offered. Their first proposal was rejected but further talks are planned.
Chelsea also like Lens full-back Jonathan Clauss.
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