Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren wanted by AC Milan after falling down pecking order under Jurgen Klopp
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LIVERPOOL could face a fight to keep Dejan Lovren this summer amid interest from AC Milan.
The centre-back has been relegated to fourth-choice at Anfield over the past year and could seek a fresh start if the right offer arrives.
Italian journalist expects Milan's transfer activity to commence once a successor to ex-coach Gennaro Gattuso is found.
Lovren is a prime target to help the team return to the Champions League, along with Italian duo Stefano Sensi and Gianluca Mancini.
Convincing Liverpool to let one of their most senior defenders leave is a challenge, though.
Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk have all established themselves ahead of the Croatian in Jurgen Klopp's pecking order.
In fact, Lovren has started just two league games after playing in the club's only Premier League defeat of the 2018/19 campaign - the 2-1 reverse at Manchester City in January.
Nevertheless, selling the 29-year-old means buying in a fresh back-up option or promoting an inexperienced youngster such as Nathaniel Phillips.
And Lovren's contract runs for another two years, reducing the need to consider a cash-in this summer.
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Milan's movements will likely intensify once a new coach is secured.
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo is the favourite to step into the San Siro dugout.
In three seasons at the Genoese outfit, the former midfielder has secured consecutive mid-table finishes but is yet to manage a club the size of the Rossoneri.