AC Milan reach agreement with Troyes to sign Rangers target Sankhoun Diawara | OneFootball

AC Milan have reached an agreement with Troyes to sign Rangers target Sankhoun Diawara, according to Foot Mercato.

The 20-year-old was reportedly on the verge of joining Rangers in a huge boost to Bears manager Derek McInnes.

However, the Ibrox club have to look elsewhere for a top defender to boost their chances of winning the Scottish Premiership next term.

Milan have hijacked the Light Blues’ deal for Diawara despite Rangers agreeing terms to sign the Frenchman.

The Serie A club have also agreed personal terms with Diawara, with only the final details remaining to be settled before finalising the deal.

While the Bears wanted the youngster in their first-team immediately, Milan only have plans to add him to their under-23s.

Diawara secured promotion to Ligue 1 with Troyes at the end of last term after making 17 appearances across all competitions.

His performances caught the eye of Rangers, but the Light Blues are not the only ones keen on his services.

He has opted to join the European giants ahead of the Scottish Premiership club, and McInnes will have to move on to other targets.

The new Bears boss will be desperate to hit the ground running when the new season kicks off, and Rangers need an impressive summer transfer window.

They finished ten points behind title winners Celtic last term, while McInnes’ Hearts finished two points behind the Hoops after a 3-1 loss on the final day of the campaign.