Why Fonseca is tempting Milan as process to appoint new boss continues

AC Milan are getting more and more tempted by Lille coach Paulo Fonseca with the Portuguese having a very impressive season in Ligue 1. 

As has been reported by Calciomercato.com, the Rossoneri view Fonseca as a very credible option to replace Stefano Pioli when the Italian eventually leaves the role at the end of the season, barring a surprise.

There are a whole host of names linked with the job at the moment, such as Thiago Motta, Sergio Conceicao, Roberto De Zerbi, Julen Lopetegui and many more.

Fonseca has done so well this season that he is expected to be named the Ligue 1 coach of the year. They were floating in mid-table when he took over but Lille are now are now looking very likely to qualify for the Champions League which will be an excellent achievement.

Lille have got 22 clean sheets in all competitions this season, a figure bettered only by Inter across the top five European leagues.

They have also gone 22 matches without losing at home this season, and Fonseca has helped develop many young players like Lucas Chevalier, Leny Yoro, Bafode Diakite, Carlos Baleba, Angel Gomes and Ayoubb Bouaddi.

These factors are hard for Milan to ignore and Fonseca is right in the frame.