Theo Hernandez’s agent has continued to insist he has not heard from AC Milan for several months, according to a report.

A report from La Gazzetta dello Sport yesterday claimed that Milan leaders took advantage of the trip to Madrid for the Champions League match against Real. meet Théo’s representative, Manuel Garcia Quilon.

They spoke of a positive discussion during which both parties reiterated their desire to find an agreement on a contract extension and to continue together, even if there is work to be done on the salary front.

However, Calciomercato.com claim that they asked Quilon about this story and that he continues to reiterate the position expressed in recent months, namely that “the last contacts with Milan were several months ago.”

There can therefore be no question at present of “a negotiation on the figures and duration of a possible new agreement”. It is described as a “chess game” which “reaches an impasse” and whose outcome currently seems “complicated to resolve”.

In the meantime, the Frenchman is struggling to find form as he continues to make mistakes. This led to suggestions Paulo Fonseca could reproduce Rafael Leao’s treatment by putting him on the bench, which would surely not help the extension negotiations.