Monday 29 May 2017 14:49, UK
AC Milan will enact a "plan B" if they fail to keep in-demand goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to chief executive Marco Fassone.
The 18-year-old has already made over 70 league appearances for the Rossoneri and won the first of his three Italy caps against France last September.
His performances have reportedly attracted interest from Serie A Juventus, kings of Spain Real Madrid and Europa League winners Manchester United.
Fassone is keen for the young stopper to agree a new deal at San Siro though, but says Milan will find a way to fill the void if he departs.
"There is hope we will keep him, but we are not only dealing with matters of the heart but with contract issues," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"When we met him and his agent (Mino Raiola) we confirmed our desire to keep him and his eyes betrayed his desire to stay with us. We are expecting a short answer.
"Our intention is not to sell him but, if that happened, we are thinking about a plan B."
Despite a disappointing campaign which saw Milan finish sixth, Fassone insists head coach Vincenzo Montella will remain in charge next season.
"He will be our boss next year and he will have to blend experienced players who know how to win with young talents," he added.
