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AC Milan to unsettle £18m West Ham deal with January striker bid - reports
AC MILAN are considering a January bid for Juventus striker Simone Zaza, according to reports.
Simone Zaza shows incredible skill at West Ham training
Zaza is currently on loan from Juve with West Ham but has failed to impress since moving to the Premier League.
The Hammers have an £18million buy-out clause in place which will be activated if Zaza make a certain number of appearances.
However, the Italy international is yet to score in nine outings for Slaven Bilic's side.
Simone Zaza is a transfer target for AC Milan in January
West Ham loanee Simone Zaza could be on his way out in the January transfer window
And according to reports in Italy, Milan are prepared to offer the 25-year-old a swift return to the Serie A.
Italian website CalcioMercatoWeb claim the San Siro club are considering a bid for Zaza in January due to Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Carlos Bacca.
The report says if Bacca leaves for PSG then Zaza would be Milan's first-choice replacement.
Bacca has been in impressive form this term, scoring six times in 11 appearances for Vincenzo Montella's side.
AC Milan target Simone Zaza is yet to score this season for West Ham
Zaza is less prolific, but still managed eight goals in 24 appearances for Juventus last season.
The Italy international is under contract with Juve until June 2017.
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