Who should Milan sign: Asensio or Ziyech?

Milan would seem to be in the running for Real Madrid talent Marco Asensio and Chelsea man Hakim Ziyech, but with only one likely to make the move to San Siro, who do they really need?

The Rossoneri managed to win the Serie A title despite on paper having probably a weaker squad than Inter, Napoli or Juventus, especially when they had periods of injury and illness further reducing the options for Stefano Pioli.

Now that they are the reigning Champions of Italy, the pressure is on to repeat that form and that means bolstering certain areas of the team.

It was probably wise to pull out of the bidding war for Sven Botman, especially considering Pierre Kalulu had only just started to form a partnership with Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer is returning from injury.

The areas that looked weakest were in attack, and at least Divock Origi has been brought in as a free agent from Liverpool.

Another role of concern is the trequartista, as Brahim Diaz lacks the character to really run at players or make a difference at the highest level.

Milan want someone with Champions League experience and who can provide some versatility too, playing on the right flank or behind the centre-forward.

Both Asensio and Ziyech can cover those areas, which are needed to balance out the dominant left wing chain of Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao.

Asensio might be more prolific, but considering the role is meant to provide service to the centre-forward, Ziyech is arguably more an assist-man than the Spaniard and his movement can create opportunities for teammates too.

Both are players who never quite got the consistent playing time that could help them develop, so Milan represent an important opportunity.

Asensio is three years younger and could therefore have the upper hand if a future sale is to be considered, but in an already very young and inexperienced squad, Ziyech’s Champions League pedigree is a plus.