AC Milan are keen to replace Gennaro Gattuso with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in a major overhaul this summer.

The San Siro outfit are under new ownership and have already sacked two of their biggest names behind the scenes in a huge summer shake-up.

Sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli and chief executive Marco Fassone were dismissed this week, and it now appears Gattuso could be the next to leave.

Antonio Conte is being targeted by AC Milan during a huge summer shake-up at the club

Corriere dello Sport are reporting that Conte could replace Gennaro Gatusso at the San Siro

Conte is out of work following his departure from Stamford Bridge this month, and would be an obvious choice given his previous time in Serie A with Juventus and others.

AC Milan came sixth last season and appear to be taking no prisoners in their battle to return to the top table of Italian football.

One other potential arrival this summer is Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, who is wanted to replace Fassone at the San Siro.

The exits of sporting director Mirabelli and Fassone have created a gap in the club's hierarchy, and Sportsmail understands Gazidis is the man they want to replace the latter.

Arsenal were quick to deny that their chief executive is set for a move away, though. Milan are keen to poach Gazidis, who has overseen the restructuring of Arsenal in recent times, including the appointment of Emery to replace Arsene Wenger, as well as the head of football relations Raul Sanllehi, head of recruitment Sven Mislintat and head of high performance Darren Burgess.

Having won a long-standing power battle against Wenger, it would certainly be strange timing for Gazidis to leave now, particularly as he is taking centre stage in Arsenal's new era.

Gattuso could only lead AC Milan to a sixth-placed finish in Serie A last season

Ivan Gazidis (right) is another AC Milan target after they sacked their chief executive this week

Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick said: 'We are aware of the speculation. We know he receives many offers from organisations inside and outside the game as he's a hugely respected figure. He has never accepted these opportunities. He has always been fully committed to taking Arsenal forward and is working hard in Singapore with Unai Emery as we prepare for the season.'

Gazidis boosted his popularity among players on Monday by making a passionate speech in support of Mesut Ozil at a club barbecue, has also pleased Emery by making swift signings in the transfer market.

Emery is hopeful that Gazidis will remain at the club, with the chief executive often present to view training sessions and a close confidant of the new coach.

Conte is familiar with the workings of Italian football from his time as both player and manager

Emery said: 'I speak every day with him. He has been committed here for many, many years. I think he continues here because it is a big project here and his commitment to Arsenal is very strong. We are speaking about every decision for our club.'

Former manager Leonardo has already been lined up to replace Mirabelli at AC Milan, according to reports, and he is expected to arrive in the coming days.

All this has come about following the arrival of Elliott Management, who took over from the beleaguered Li Yonghong this summer.

Paolo Scaroni was appointed as executive chairman in one of the first behind-the-scenes changes, but it now appears certain that plenty more will follow.