The 34-year-old shot stopper joined the Serie A giants from Real Madrid in 2014, having spent 18 months in the Spanish capital.
And he was first choice during the 2014-15 campaign, making 28 appearances.
However, he was marginalised at the San Siro last season following the emergence of teen prodigy Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been dubbed the ‘next Gianluigi Buffon’, and he featured in just eight league games.
According to Italian outlet GazzaMercato, Lopez will move to Stamford Bridge as soon as Blues back-up ‘keeper Asmir Begovic is sold to Everton.
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Diego Lopez is free to leave AC Milan following the emergence of Gianluigi Donnarumma
New Toffees boss Ronald Koeman is said to be on the lookout for a new custodian, despite the arrival of fellow Dutchman Maarten Stekelenburg, and Begovic may be willing to move to Goodison Park in the hunt for more first team football.
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