'Extraordinary' Modric to join AC Milan from Real Madrid
Having finished eighth in Serie A last season, Milan sold midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City last month, while left-back Theo Hernandez has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.But Allegri, who led the Rossoneri to a Serie A title in 2011 during his first four-year spell in charge, remains hopeful goalkeeper Mike Maignan and forward Rafael Leao will be part of his squad next season.Chelsea were interested in France keeper Maignan earlier this summer, but did not meet the Italian club's valuation of about £25m."While Reijnders and Hernandez won't be part of the team next season, Maignan and Leao seem willing to stay," added Allegri, whose side will start their league campaign against Cremonese on 23 August.
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