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AC Milan are looking for a new signing to bolster the right flank, and there are two options that currently stand out at present. According to Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com), what has emerged is that coach Ruben Amorim is considering playing Alexis Saelemaekers on the left side as an inverted wing-back. While waiting to see if this is confirmed in preseason, it could mean Milan need a starter on the right. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! Last summer, Milan invested around €10m to sign Zachary Athekame from BSC Young Boys and he certainly had some bright moments, though whether he is considered ready to be a starter remains to be seen. Two targets for the right The management’s hunt for a new right wing-back has brought back the name of Guela Doué, who plays at Strasbourg. He is a defender that had already been sought after by the Rossoneri a year ago, until they ended up signing Athekame. Contact has already been made with the player’s entourage, and the Ivorian has enthusiastically expressed his desire to move to Milanello. A five-year contract worth €2.5m net per season plus bonuses is on the table. It won’t be easy to reach an agreement with Strasbourg, who run a rather expensive shop. For this reason, Milan is also considering an alternative option, namely Rafik Belghali of Hellas Verona. The Rossoneri have inquired about the Algerian full-back, who stood out during the World Cup and is valued at €15m. Fiorentina are also interested in signing Belghali.