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Manchester United 'prepared to loan Eric Bailly to AC Milan' as the Italian club eye a January replacement for injured defender Simon Kjaer... with Old Trafford chiefs 'open to including an option-to-buy clause in the deal'

Manchester United are open to sending Eric Bailly on loan to AC Milan this month amid interest from Stefano Pioli's side, according to reports in Italy.

Bailly, 27, has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford this season, making just four appearances in the Premier League and seven in all competitions.

Raphael Varane's arrival from Real Madrid last summer pushed the Ivory Coast defender further down in the pecking order, and he could now be set to leave United on loan.

According to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan want to bring Bailly to the San Siro on an initial loan deal this month.