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Tottenham star Destiny Udogie overtakes Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko as AC Milan's top candidate to replace Theo Hernandez

<p>Milan have been scouting for options in London. Previously, the Italian side gad shortlisted Oleksandr Zinchenko as their top priority, but the feeling around the club has changed. According to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/18-06-2025/calciomercato-milan-per-il-dopo-theo-hernandez-piace-udogie-del-tottenham.shtml?refresh_ce" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport,</a> Tottenham's Destiny Udogie has become the top contender to replace Theo Hernandez as the French defender closes in on an transfer to Atletico Madrid.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A deal with Arsenal to bring Zinchenko to San Siro may have been the best-suited transfer, considering the club's finances. However, Milan feel Udogie is young, has already won the Europa League, and is a player they can count on in the long term. Udogie has also previously played in Serie A for Udinese and had an impressive spell in Italy in the 2021-22 season. The Italian club also believe the left-back has considerable experience, making him a suitable fit for head coach Massimiliano Allegri.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>To bring Udogie to San Siro, the Italian club will have to dig deep financially. The club have already experienced some financial issues and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-fire-sale-serie-a-giants-ruthless-overhaul-man-city-tijjani-reijnders/blt81060b82f3c1fff6" target="_blank">even had to part ways with Tijjani Reijnders to balance their books</a>. As of now, Udogie is tied to the London club until June 2030.</p>

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<p>Milan are also reportedly the next destination for Luka Modric. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/luka-modric-postpones-ac-milan-transfer-club-world-cup-real-madrid-midfielder-agrees-deal-serie-/blt25f54cb9b30799c6" target="_blank">The Croatian is currently playing for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup and will decide on his move after the competition</a>. Sporting director, Igli Tare, is also interested in bringing Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen to Milan this summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN?

Tottenham star Destiny Udogie overtakes Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko as AC Milan's top candidate to replace Theo Hernandez | Goal.com

AC Milan ditch plans to sign Arsenal&apos;s Oleksandr Zinchenko as they look to add Tottenham&apos;s Destiny Udogie after Theo Hernandez&apos;s exit.