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Chelsea have named their price for Hakim Ziyech amid interest from AC Milan, according to reports.
The 29-year-old is set for a Stamford Bridge exit after playing a bit-part role under Thomas Tuchel last season.
The Chelsea head coach previously admitted that Ziyech did not fit into his plans when the Blues played with their preferred three at the back system, as a role for Ziyech did not exist.
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"We switched systems lately. If we play in a back four, a 4-1-4-1, with a right winger position - this suits Hakim (Ziyech) very best,” the Chelsea head coach said last season.
"This position was not available from the start in the (Carabao Cup) final so we took the tactical decision to play with the back three so did not leave us with the same position for Hakim so he came from the bench."
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It appears that the German will look to maintain this system in the future, throwing Ziyech’s time at Chelsea into doubt.
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It was previously revealed that he is not in Tuchel’s plans going forward as the head coach is set to rebuild his squad at Stamford Bridge over the coming transfer windows.
While Ziyech has previously been linked with a switch to the Serie A, with AC Milan looking like the most interested team in the forward, no bid has been made as of yet.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the Milan based side are now stepping up their pursuit of the Moroccan.
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It has been revealed that the player is keen on a move but will need to take a pay-cut if they are to agree on personal terms.
Furthermore, Chelsea’s valuation has been revealed and it appears that they are willing to let him leave on the cheap, demanding just £8.4 million for the winger.
This comes as a surprise, with the Blues signing Ziyech from Ajax for £33 million two years ago.
Milan are also interested in Club Bruges forward Charles de Ketelaere, but have so far been unable to reach an agreement to sign the Belgian.
A deal for Ziyech could prove to be more straightforward, with all parties involved wishing to see the move happen this summer.
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Head coach Stefano Pioli and technical director Paolo Maldini believe that Ziyech is more suited to the league than other signings which they are trying to make this summer.
It remains to be seen as to whether a deal can be struck, with Ziyech’s time at Chelsea looking ever more like it is coming to an end.
With Timo Werner also heavily linked with a Chelsea departure, the Blues could enter the market for further attacking firepower during the transfer window.
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