AC Milan could switch their attention to Manchester United defender Eric Bailly after baulking at the €20million (£18m) price tag for Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren, reports Tuttosport newspaper.
New Rossoneri coach Marco Giampaolo wants to sign an experienced centre-back to partner Alessio Romagnoli for this season.
Liverpool want at least €20m for Lovren, while the 30-year-old also commands a current salary of €5m (£4.5m) per year.
According to Tuttosport newspaper, Milan are looking at alternatives in the Premier League, such as 25-year-old Manchester United figure Bailly.
He was a €38m (£34m) purchase from Villarreal in 2016, but never quite lived up to expectations.