Milan: Zinchenko interested in move but Atletico offer for Theo rejected – Exclusive

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 3:53 AM ET

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is interested in joining Milan as he believes his time at Arsenal is over, but Milan rejected an Atletico Madrid offer for Theo Hernandez.

Milan are working on a replacement for Theo Hernandez, who has barely a year left in his contract at San Siro.

Milan reject Atletico Madrid offer for Theo

The France international has rejected an offer from Al-Hilal and is currently in talks with Atletico Madrid.

The Colchoneros haven’t yet reached an agreement with the defender, and even Milan have rejected their €18m offer, plus €2-€3m in add-ons.

Theo had already turned down an offer from Serie A side Como in the January transfer window.

Zinchenko open to joining Milan

The Rossoneri have already identified Arsenal’s Zinchenko as an ideal replacement for Theo, but the Serie A giants must sell their talented left-back before sending a formal offer to the Gunners and their defender.

It is unlikely that Milan and Theo will continue together in 2025-26, especially because the two parties are far from reaching an agreement over a new deal beyond 2026.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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