Report: £33m midfielder is starting to get really frustrated, Leeds are apparently battling to sign him

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Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech is ready to consider options other than a move to AC Milan amid reports Leeds United want him.

The Evening Standard report that a move to Italian champions AC Milan has been the former Ajax man’s first choice this summer.

But they say that he is getting frustrated by how slowly that deal is moving and does not feel they are desperate to sign him.

That has apparently led him to tell his representatives to look into alternative offers between now and the end of the transfer window.

Leeds want Ziyech

Leeds have been linked with a swoop for Ziyech, as they look to fill the void the exit of Raphinha has left in the squad.

We have already written that would be a good move in Jesse Marsch’s first full campaign in charge at Elland Road.

But the idea of being an alternative when a forward really wants to join Milan may give some Leeds fans a sense of deja vu.

Leeds lost out in the race to sign Charles De Ketelaere, who opted to go to the Italian champions after a long transfer saga.

Perhaps that move is why they have not been pushing the boat out to sign Ziyech as well, and that could hand Leeds the chance to step in.

Chelsea paid a fee of £33 million (Sky Sports) to land Ziyech during Frank Lampard’s reign but are reportedly willing to sell the 29-year-old for just £8.4million (Daily Mail) this summer.