Milan joins Roma in race to sign Brighton midfielder Al-Ayari

Reports say AC Milan has entered competition with Roma to sign Brighton midfielder Yasin Al-Ayari, whom the club targets as Luka Modric's successor.

• Italian newspaper Tutto Sport reported that Roma submitted an offer for Al-Ayari months ago and was rejected.
• Reports say Milan considers the 22-year-old Swede its preferred candidate to replace Modric, who is approaching 42.
• Al-Ayari's contract with Brighton runs until June 2027, with the club holding an option to extend it by one year.