Aquilani Agent Plays Down Milan Interest

Alberto Aquilani agent says that there has been no approach from AC Milan for the midfielder, the Italian spent last season at Juventus after Liverpool sent the player out on loan.

The Turin side have yet to confirm if they will sign the 26-year-old on a permanent deal.

Milan who want the Scudetto last season will be looking to for a midfielder to replace Andrea Pirlo who left for Juventus at the end of the season, but there has been no indication that the San Siro giants will make a move for Aquilani.

The Italian’s agent Franco Zavaglia, told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I can say that I am not aware of any interest from AC Milan.

"They are just rumours and we have had no contact with Milan.
"Juve have asked us for a few days to reflect and in the meantime, we are looking at the options in Italy and abroad.

"I don't think the problem has to do with the buy-out clause but rather that they (Juventus) are looking for someone whose characteristics are more defensive.

"We will see what happens.

"Whatever happens, Alberto is not left in the middle of the road as he still has three years left of his contract with Liverpool."

Gennaro Gattuso To Remain At AC Milan

AC Milan veteran Gennaro Gattuso has insisted that he intends to stay with the Italian giants, it was thought that the midfielder could head to Russia after interest was shown from Dagestan-based club Anzhi Makhachkala.

The 33-year-old has decided to remain at the San Siro club where he has been a player since 1999 after moving from Salernitana.

"I evaluated the offer," Gattuso told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"It was an important offer but in the end, I believe it is better to be with the family at home.
"I have been 12 years at Milan and it's my home."

The Italian made 31 league appearances this season to help Milan clinch the Scudetto for the first time since 2004.

Inter Milan Sack Rafa Benitez

Reports have been circulating around the media that Rafael Benitez has been sacked by Inter Milan after having only been in charge for six months, the Italians have failed to dominate in the Serie A, currently lying in seventh place in the League Standings and finishing second in their Champion's League group, below Spurs.

Rafa joined the reigning European Champions after quitting Liverpool last season when Jose Mourinho left for Real Madrid. The Spaniard was on borrowed time after his speaking out in the wake of the Club World Cup success when he insisted that Massimo Moratti should back him in the transfer market if they wanted him to stay as coach.

Inter supremo Moratti had refused to stand by the Spaniard following his explosive comments and it now appears his had enough.

Robinho signs for AC Milan

Brazilian forward Robinho has joined AC Milan from Manchester City on a permanent deal, City loaned out Robinho to Santos last season after after failing to settle at the Eastlands. Robinho has now secured a permanent move to the San Siro.

A statement issued by the club said, "AC Milan announces it has acquired player Robinho on a permanent deal from Manchester City.

"The Brazilian player has signed a four-year contract with the Rossoneri club."

Earlier Robinho said, "I am very happy," he said. "Milan is an excellent club."