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AC Milan Transfer News: Two Real Madrid strikers eyed, Chelsea could scupper deal
AC MILAN could struggle to sign either of the TWO Real Madrid strikers currently on their radar, according to reports.
Karim Benzema scores impressive goal during training
AC Milan want to sign either Karim Benzema or Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid as they seek a new frontman to lead their Serie A title challenge next season.
Carlos Bacca could be let go by the Italian giants, leaving Suso as the sole first-team forward at the club.
Milan president Silvio Berlusconi recently sold his share of the San Siro outfit to a Chinese consortium, who are tipped to fund a summer spending spree in the transfer window.
But Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim Milan have already hit hurdles in their pursuit of the Real pair.
According to the report, Real manager Zinedine Zidane doesn't want to sell France striker Benzema.
Benzema's future at the Bernabeu has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski a possible replacement for the ex-Lyon ace.
However, Zidane appears to be happy to keep Benzema in the Spanish capital heading into next season.
AC Milan reportedly want to sign Karim Benzema and Alvaro Morata (right)
Real Madrid reportedly want to keen Karim Benzema (left) and won't sell to Milan
The refusal by Real to sell means Milan have ramped up their interest in other targets.
It is claimed general manager Marco Fassone and director of sport Massimo Mirabelli have held talks with manager Vincenzo Montella regarding summer deals.
But they face major competition if they are going to land one of European football's top goalscorers.
Benzema's team-mate Morata is supposedly an option for Montella - but Chelsea are keen on the Spain international and will make a move for him if Diego Costa leaves this summer.
Alvaro Morata (right) has struggled for game time at Real Madrid and is wanted at Chelsea
Despite Milan's recent investment Chelsea are in a far stronger financial position to land Morata with manager Antonio Conte will get a cash injection from Costa's sale if that move goes ahead.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is another target Milan are assessing, although the Borussia Dortmund striker has previously said his dream is to play for Real Madrid.
And Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette is said to have caught the eye, with Premier League and La Liga interest in the France international cooling in recent months.
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