The Rossoneri only paid €35m to get the Poland international from Genoa a year ago, but he has struggled with a lack of confidence and difficulty fitting into the tactics of new coach Stefano Pioli.

He impressed in today’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 victory over SPAL, scoring a goal and setting up Samu Castillejo for the second.

According to Sport Mediaset, Sevilla are now leading contenders to sign Piatek in the January transfer window, offering to take him on loan with €30m obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Tottenham have tried to take the striker on loan as a replacement for injured Harry Kane, but Milan will only release him with the guarantee of getting their money back.