Ziyech frustrated by AC Milan and searches for alternative Chelsea exit options after Lukaku recommendation

Hakim Ziyech is said to be frustrated by AC Milan’s slow burning interest in signing him and will look for alternative options to leave Chelsea this summer.

The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the transfer window after seeing his game time limited last season.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believed that Ziyech didn’t suit his system when playing with a back three.

Despite the Moroccan showing his best form when Chelsea switched to a four at the back formation, Tuchel reverted to his preferred system and Ziyech found himself out of the team towards the end of the campaign.

It was previously reported that the German is happy to offload Ziyech this summer  after heavy interest has been shown from Italy and AC Milan in particular.

Hakim Ziyech has been linked with AC Milan for much of the summer. (Alamy)

Discussions were held between Chelsea and the Serie A side, it was previously revealed, while Ziyech had negotiated personal terms and was keen to move to the San Siro.

However, it has now been reported that the winger could look for alternative options as AC Milan have still not made a formal move for the 29-year-old.

According to Nizaar Kinsella of The Evening Standard, Ziyech remains frustrated at Chelsea and is exploring an exit this summer.

Ziyech has been keen to join AC Milan this summer, with Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku said to have recommended him to the Serie A side.

Lukaku departed Chelsea during the summer after just a season back at Stamford Bridge, returning to Inter Milan in a loan switch.

However, despite the interest in AC Milan, Ziyech is said to have ‘grown frustrated’ by the slow speed of the Serie A side’s approach to signing him.

Therefore, Ziyech has instructed his lawyer to find alternative options this summer as he looks to complete a move away from Chelsea this summer.

Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech prepare for a free kick. (Alamy)

He remained on the bench against Everton on the Premier League opening day despite a lack of options in attack for Chelsea.

With Timo Werner having departed the club, returning to RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer, and Callum Hudson-Odoi requesting to move on loan, Ziyech may be retained by Chelsea.

A decision on his future would likely be taken with the player’s wishes in mind as Tuchel must make a decision regarding his attacking options this summer.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been heavily linked with a move to the Blues as he is set for talks with FC Barcelona regarding his future.

With just weeks remaining in the transfer window, Chelsea must step up their pursuit if they are to bring in attackers.