The Rossonieri appointed Allegri as their new head coach earlier this week as they look to return to the pinnacle of the Italian game, and Spanish outlet Diario AS reports Modric was among the first players he requested. The Croatian has been offered a one-year deal worth about £3million, with an option to extend for a second season.

The rossonero team dreams of hiring the Croatian midfielder as a free agent.

The transfer window will close on Sept. 1, though a special window will be open in June to account for the Club World Cup

Manchester City have agreed a deal worth €55 million ($62m) with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, a source has told ESPN.

Manchester City have agreed a 55m euros (£46.3m) deal with AC Milan for Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old will sign a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium after agreeing personal terms with City.