AC Milan are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for Fikayo Tomori.
The Italians had been hoping to sign Strasbourg's Mohamed Simakan but the 20-year-old is leaning towards a move to Red Bull Leipzig where he is viewed as a potential replacement for Dayot Upamecano who is being considered by Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich for a summer transfer.
Tomori, 23, had interest from Newcastle United among others in England plus clubs in La Liga but is keen on a move to Italy and Chelsea see it as a good move for his development.