Milan will make a move for Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka if they fail in their bid to sign Renato Sanches from Lille, according to reports in Italy.
Sanches has been one of Milan’s main targets since the start of the transfer window but interest from Paris Saint-Germain has complicated things and reports suggest they are likely to miss out.
And Calciomercato.com report they will turn to Villa’s 18-year-old Chukwuemeka if Sanches is unattainable and are in talks with the Villa starlet’s agent.
The report suggests Barcelona are among the sides interested in the Villa midfielder, with the Premier League club seeking in the region of €20 million.
However, Milan hope that as the Austrian-born Chukwemeka has just one year remaining on his contract and no intention of renewing, they can strike a deal for around €10m, the report adds.
Chukwemeka has made 13 Premier League appearances for Villa over the past two seasons.
He was part of England’s victorious under-19 campaign this summer, scoring three times – including in the 3-1 final win over Israel – and was named in the Team of the Tournament.