The pressure is mounting at AC Milan as reports suggest head coach Max Allegri may not see out the season. With Champions League qualification hanging in the balance after a frustrating run of results, the Rossoneri are already exploring potential replacements—and two big names have emerged: former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso and Bologna's Vincenzo Italiano.

According to longtime Milan insider Carlo Pellegatti, tensions behind the scenes have reached a boiling point. Allegri is reportedly at odds with CEO Giorgio Furlani over transfer decisions, with claims that players were signed without the coach's approval. If Allegri is shown the door—or walks away himself—Furlani is ready to move quickly.

The dream candidate? Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard enjoyed a stellar spell at Bayer Leverkusen before a brief, disappointing stint at Real Madrid that ended in January after just 34 games. However, reports indicate Alonso is already deep in talks with Chelsea, making a move to Milan unlikely.

That leaves Vincenzo Italiano as the frontrunner. The Bologna boss has impressed since leading his side to a Coppa Italia Final victory over Milan last season, though his progress has since plateaued. Italiano was actually on Milan's radar before Allegri was appointed, making him a familiar and logical fallback option.

With just three rounds left in Serie A, the clock is ticking. Will Allegri survive, or is a new era on the horizon at San Siro?