AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is interested in signing Arsenal’s Mathieu Flamini.
The Frenchman has so far been reluctant to sign a new contract on offer from Arsenal, and is now being courted by Juventus and Milan.
Ancelotti said: “He is an excellent player. When he played against us, he showed great dynamism and ability. Someone like him would be of use to any side.
“And, seeing as he will be out of contract, that would be an excellent signing for us.”
Manager Arsène Wenger has urged Flamini to settle his future by the end of the month, saying that there are more important things in life than money.
Wenger said: “There is something in this team which is stronger than a few bucks here and there.
“What is really important is that this team says ‘lets go to the end of our potential together and not walk out for any simpler reason’ – and that is where I expect them to show strength, and care what they can achieve together.
“We are not any more in a period where you get £100 more at another club and it decides your life.
“Flamini can earn more somewhere else that is for sure because it would be a free transfer – but how much is he ready to sacrifice to stay here?”