Chelsea transfer news: Leonardo Bonucci eyed to kickstart Maurizio Sarri spending spree (Image: GETTY)
And the Serie A giants could be forced to strike a deal due to financial necessity.
AC Milan are in the midst of an ownership dispute less than two years on from being taken over by a wealthy Chinese consortium.
While Bonucci’s salary may have to be taken off the wage bill in order to meet the requirements of Financial Fair Play (FFP).
UEFA have already fined Milan and banned them from competing in Europe for flouting their regulations.
And the fact Bonucci is on mega money means he could have to be sacrificed for the club to fall into line again.
Corriere dello Sport suggest Chelsea will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Bonucci’s signature.
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Chelsea transfer news: Leonardo Bonucci eyed to kickstart Maurizio Sarri spending spree (Image: GETTY)
Fiercest moments of Chelsea target Leonardo Bonucci
Parc des Princes gaffer Thomas Tuchel is keen on the 31-year-old, who’s future looks increasingly destined to be away from the San Siro.
Bonucci has also been linked with Manchester United this summer, while Manchester City bid for him during his final season at Juventus.
The Italy international is not the only centre-back on Chelsea’s radar as Sarri gears up to replace Conte in west London.
Juventus’ Daniele Rugani and Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly are believed to join Bonucci on Sarri’s transfer shortlist.