But he has struggled at the San Siro, failing to score or provide an assist in 18 league and cup appearances.
Indeed, he hasn’t started in the Serie A since November 4 and was an unused subsitute in Milan’s recent clash with SPAL on December 29.
Calciomercato add that Laxalt is happy at AC Milan and is on good terms with manager Gennaro Gattuso.
But the 25-year-old may not have much say whether he stays or goes with it claimed that AC Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Leonardo making a decision on his future.
Rumoured Newcastle target Diego Laxalt has made 13 appearances for Uruguay (Image: GETTY)
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has admitted it may be difficult to do business this month (Image: GETTY)
Newcastle fans seem to want Laxalt to join, though aren’t overly hopeful.
One posted on social media: “My god I’d love this to be true. Extremely exciting player. But it won’t happen.”
Another added: “Please AC Milan, can we sign Diego and we’ll pay you with some magic beans.”
A third wrote: “He’s a quality little player… no chance!”
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Vecino and Laxalt join Uruguay team for World Cup training
Newcastle fans may have reasons to be wary with manager Rafael Benitez admitting things won’t be easy this month.
Benitez recently said: “It’s January so it’s quite difficult – it’s not a question of much (money), it’s a question of how to find the right player.
“It’s quite a difficult window because the top-class players normally are playing in the Champions League and with top teams, so it’s very difficult for them to change.
“We don’t have too many options so we have to keep working hard and if we find the right player then we have to start talking about that.”