Italian side change stance on Liverpool defender

AC Milan have turned their attentions away from Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren, according to reports today.

Gianluca DiMarzio reported earlier this week that the Serie A side had identified the Croatian as the ideal candidate to shore up their defence ahead of next season.

Milan were tipped to make a £25million bid in line with Liverpool’s valuation of the player, with Lovren said to be interested in making the move.

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However, Calciomercato correspondent Fabrizio Romano says the Italian side have cooled their interest in the 29-year-old and have instead turned their attention to Ozan Kabak of Stuttgart.

19-year-old Kabak was relegated with Stuttgart last season but Milan feel he represents a more affordable option than Lovren, with a €15million release clause in his contact.

Lovren is now the fourth-choice centre-back at Anfield and is likely to remain in that position next season unless something changes for him at the club.

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