Empoli are interested in AC Milan defender Mattia Caldara.

Caldara spent last season on-loan with Venezia, where he couldn't prevent their relegation.

Caldara is returning to Milan, but will be on the move again, says Il Corriere dello Sport, with Empoli keen.

Paolo Zanetti, after his sacking by Venezia, has been hired as new coach of Empoli.

And Zanetti is keen on signing Caldara again on-loan for the new campaign.