Marko Lazetic sees Aberdeen reignite transfer interest as AC Milan 'ready' to sell striker
Aberdeen have reportedly reignited their interest in AC Milan 's Serbian striker Marko Lazetic.
And the Italian giants are said to be 'open' to selling the 21-year-old with a sell on clause.
Jimmy Thelin is looking to strengthen the Scottish Cup winners ahead of the Scottish Premiership kick off.
The Dons tried to land Lazetic in the January transfer window last season but the move collapsed.
Lazetic was on loan from the San Siro back in his homeland with FK TSC Backa Topola.
Now Sky Sports report that Aberdeen are back in for the frontman.
Lazetic started his career with Red Star Belgrade before making the move to Italy.
Aberdeen kick off their Scottish Premiership campaign with a trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts next Monday.
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