AC Milan add Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to their 'shortlist' of managers to succeed outgoing coach Stefano Pioli... as Italian side 'identify several alternatives to Julen Lopetegui'

AC Milan have reportedly identified Roberto De Zerbi as one of several managers who could succeed outgoing boss Stefano Pioli. AC Milan are reportedly interested in Roberto De Zerbi having added him to their shortlist It comes as Stefano Pioli will reportedly leave the Italian football club later this summer Speculation had also been mounting that the Serie A side could turn to Julen Lopetegui It appears, according to Gazzetta, that the Serie A side will instead turn their attention to several other managers, one of which includes Brighton boss De Zerbi. We both have to be happy - myself and the club.’ Lille manager Paulo Fonseca is being considered as another option AC Milan could turn to Mark Van Bommel, who currently manages Royal Antwerp, is another name on Milan's shortlist De Zerbi, who could be available for £12m, has previously ruled out an immediate move to Italy He continued: ‘I have another two years of contract and to work next season at Brighton I don’t need to extend another year or another two years. The Italian boss has two years remaining on his contract at the AMEX Stadium De Zerbi has stated that he wanted Tony Bloom and Brighton to match his ambitions 'It's not true that I don't think about it, the 44-year-old said when questioned on a move back to the Italian top flight.