Manchester City have reportedly contacted AC Milan over the potential signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, with talks said to be in the early stages. Before his move to Milan in 2023, Reijnders spent five years at AZ Alkmaar, making 128 appearances.

The Athletic spoke exclusively to Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Bologna's Michel Aebischer before Wednesday's Coppa Italia final

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed City are interested in a deal for the Newcastle star as they move on from a six-time Premier League winner.

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Milan’s Coppa Italia final against Bologna could offer Kyle Walker a chance to bow out in style, as the club has reportedly already decided not to sign him

AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders has spent the beginning of this week being more strongly linked with a move to Manchester City. More is now arriving from the Italian media, with Corriere dello Sport stating Pep Guardiola has the Dutchman on his shortlist for next season.

Rico Lewis and Mathues Nunes have shared the role for the bulk of this campaign - with the latter struggling out of position and the former fading after a bright start. Kyle Walker left for AC Milan on loan in January and likely won't be back regardless whether or not the Serie A side take them option to buy the veteran.