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Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko is the target of Serie A giants AC Milan, according to reports in Italy.

Sissoko, who is contracted at St James Park’ until 2019, has reportedly been targeted by a number of clubs this summer, including the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.

The 26-year-old has been played on the right side of Steve McClaren’s midfield in the opening two games of the season, leading some to believe that the addition of Georginio Wijnaldum and the return of Siem de Jong means Sissoko will not play in his favoured central role.

He started both games this season under McClaren but picked up a groin strain in the 2-0 defeat to Swansea City.

Sissoko spoke in January of his desire to play Champions League football, but also that he remains a Newcastle player until another club comes in for him.

He said before the January transfer window closed: “It does not depend on me. I am under contract with Newcastle.

“If a club wants me, they will discuss it with my agent and with my club. Would the club let me go? There are many things that come into play.

“My goal is to play at one of the biggest clubs, but it is not up to me. It would take an interested club to talk with Newcastle and with my agent so that everyone agrees on it.”