Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has been linked to AC Milan over the past year, and the Rossoneri have recently put the Morocco international on their radar again. This is according to reports from Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness) which state that the Italian outfit see the star as a potential improvement to their squad depth.

The Lombardy-based club is believed to be interested in a number of players, including Charles de Ketelaere, Hamed Traore, and Marco Asensio. However, Milan are reportedly willing to take Ziyech on loan, in addition to a clause for an obligation to buy the player permanently.

According to the report, representatives from Milan are in discussions with members of the Chelsea hierarchy to reach a reasonable agreement. It is believed that Ziyech’s wages would be an obstacle for Milan, and they are intent on coming to a suitable conclusion that suits their finances.

The Blues are reportedly interested in the Moroccan’s temporary transfer and are said to be in agreement with Milan’s idea of a loan with an obligation-to-buy clause. The deal is expected to cost in the range of €22-€25 million, which would likely see the Blues let go of their 29-year-old playmaker.

Milan ended their last campaign in fine fashion with the Serie A title, they seem to have started making preparations to defend it. Ziyech spent two years at Stamford Bridge, both of which have seen him struggle to achieve the heights he reached at Ajax.