Former AC Milan sporting director and scout Danilo Pagni has revealed that Jack Grealish was considered by the Italian giants as an alternative to Hakim Ziyech. The Chelsea winger was heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge in the summer after having fallen out of favour under former boss Thomas Tuchel.
Even under new management, a handful of injuries have seen him fall down the pecking order and he continues to be linked with an exit. football.london understand that the Blues are open to selling Ziyech should a suitable offer be tabled.
It's said that Milan made an offer of €25million (£21m) - with €5million (£4.2m) to be paid this year and €20million (£16.8m) the next - in the summer, which was rejected. With water under the bridge, Pagni has revealed that Grealish was also on the Rossoneri's shortlist during a time when the Moroccan looked close to leaving.
