AC Milan 'target Andreas Christensen as cover for injured Simon Kjaer' as the Dane is locked in a contract stand off with Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel called on star to 'walk the talk' and put pen to paper

AC Milan are reportedly weighing up a move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen as the Serie A hopefuls look to bring in reinforcements next month following Simon Kjaer's injury.

Stefano Pioli's side were dealt a heavy blow last weekend afterKjaer, 32, injured his cruciate ligament, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

Milan, led by sporting director Paolo Maldini, are on the hunt for cover this January and Sky Sport Italia suggest they have identified Kjaer's Denmark team-mate Christensen as a potential option next month.

Christensen, 25, has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge this season and is in the midst of a deadlock with club chiefs over a contract extension.