AC Milan reportedly interested in Leverkusen's Xhaka

Bayer Leverkusen could face another prominent departure as experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move to AC Milan.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday that transfer talks between Leverkusen and Inter could start this week. Switzerland's Xhaka has a contract until 2028 at the Bundesliga runners-up.

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The report said that Milan sporting director Igli Tare aims to have Xhaka in midfield alongside 39-year-old Croatian veteran Luka Modric whose future at Real Madrid beyond summer is unclear.

Xhaka, who helped Leverkusen win a maiden Bundesliga title in 2024, is reportedly not adverse to a Milan move.

Hed has left his future in Leverkusen open after the departure of coach Xabi Alonso to Madrid, defender Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich, full back Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool, and playmaker Florian Wirtz also close to a Liverpool move.

He said playing a key role in a new-look Leverkusen team would "cost a lot of energy. I am no longer 25 but turn 33 in September." He added that club bosses would find good solution, "whether with or without me being another question."