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'I am close to joining AC Milan' - Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani
Italy international tells reporters he is edging nearer to completing a move back to Serie a just weeks after claiming he wanted to prove himself in England
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Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has said he is close to joining Italian champions AC Milan.
The midfielder was not part of the Reds squad who beat Arsenal 2-0 on Saturday as he is currently on holiday in Tuscany.
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His future has been up in the air but just last week the Italy international said he had no problem with staying at Anfield. However, he has now admitted that a move to San Siro is on the cards.
"I am close to joining Milan," Aquilani is quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Ahead of the Trofeo Berlusconi against Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri said Milan were still looking for a midfielder.
"If someone arrives then it will be better for us," the Milan coach said.
His side have been linked with Fiorentina's Riccardo Montolivo, but their early bid was rejected and t the Tuscan side claimed they will not be selling Montolivo to any Italian club.
This has given rise to speculation Milan have focused their efforts on getting Aquilani.
However, reports suggest the champions are in no mood to meet Liverpool's €10 million demands and don't want to pay more than €6m.
Last week Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia said he hoped to hold further dialogue with CEO Adriano Galliani over a move for his client.
Italy international tells reporters he is edging nearer to completing a move back to Serie a just weeks after claiming he wanted to prove himself in England
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Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has said he is close to joining Italian champions AC Milan.
The midfielder was not part of the Reds squad who beat Arsenal 2-0 on Saturday as he is currently on holiday in Tuscany.
DON'T MISS
Milan reluctant to spend for Aquilani - reportAgent: AC Milan move possible for Aquilani
Aquilani: I'd love to make my mark at AnfieldItaly 2-1 Spain: late Aquilani strike wins it
Milan have still not moved for Aquilani - agent
His future has been up in the air but just last week the Italy international said he had no problem with staying at Anfield. However, he has now admitted that a move to San Siro is on the cards.
"I am close to joining Milan," Aquilani is quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Ahead of the Trofeo Berlusconi against Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri said Milan were still looking for a midfielder.
"If someone arrives then it will be better for us," the Milan coach said.
His side have been linked with Fiorentina's Riccardo Montolivo, but their early bid was rejected and t the Tuscan side claimed they will not be selling Montolivo to any Italian club.
This has given rise to speculation Milan have focused their efforts on getting Aquilani.
However, reports suggest the champions are in no mood to meet Liverpool's €10 million demands and don't want to pay more than €6m.
Last week Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia said he hoped to hold further dialogue with CEO Adriano Galliani over a move for his client.