Bologna star Aaron Hickey is a transfer target for Serie A title challengers Milan - according to a report in Italy.
The 19-year-old has turned heads with his brilliant displays for Sinisa Mihajlovic's side and is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the top tier of Italian football.
And he could be be facing a transfer call with Milan viewing him as the perfect option to back-up their superstar left-back Theo Hernandez.
The report states concern over Ballo Toure's development and believe the former Hearts star is the perfect man to develop under their best player.
And Hickey could be catapulted into the first team quickly with Hernandez expected to be on the radar of the likes of Real Madrid next summer.
Calcio Dangolo states: "Due to Covid-19, Theo Hernandez has missed three games against Porto, Bologna and Torino, giving coach Stefano Pioli the opportunity to try the new signing from Monaco, Ballo Touré, on the left wing.
"The Senegalese player, however, did not convince either the team or the fans, especially in the defeat against Porto where the defender found himself in difficulty several times.
"Paolo Maldini and the Rossoneri management are thinking of sending him out on loan to play more consistently and gain confidence in his own means.
"In the Rossoneri's sights is Aaron Hickey, indicated by the Rossoneri entourage as an ideal alternative to the French international to preside over the left side lane."
Hickey has been linked with former team Celtic but it appears increasingly likely he will be out of the reach of his former club, as Bologna were asking for £6.8m before his incredible leap this season.
