[misha]

The Correire dello Sport claims that AC Milan are on the verge of making a definitive offer for Real Madrid's Julio Baptista...

The Correire dello Sport reports that AC Milan are set to bid for Real Madrid's out-of-favour attacking midfielder Julio Baptista.

The Brazilian playmaker, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, is out of favour at the Bernabeu, and the paper reports that the Milan technical staff see the player as ideal to complete their squad.

So a move could make sense. But that leaves many details to thrash out.

Madrid are said to be open to the prospect of a loan, but would only sell the player completely for a significant sum. Milan, however, are unwilling to splash the cash on the player for the time being.

However, they could still yet land the player. Apparently, rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani offered his Madrid counterpart Pedja Mijatovic a fee of 2 million euro up front for the loan, with a further 12 million in a buyout clause, on July 29.

No further negotiations have taken place since then, but it is understood that the offer is still there for the taking - and Madrid may now be close to accepting it.

Nothing is signed and sealed yet, and it remains just a rumour, but contact between the two over the 25 year old, 35 times capped Brazilian international has been confirmed in the past.

With the recent arrival of Arjen Robben, and a host of midfield talent already arriving at Madrid this summer, Pedja may feel that it's best to cash in on Baptista before the transfer window slams shut tomorrow.

[Rossoneri7]

I hope Milan doesn't sign him ... But with all the rumors, it really is hard to speculate if it will happen tonight or if it wont at all.

IMO, he would adapt to Serie A perfectly, but I just don't like him that much

[kurtsimonw]

I hope Milan doesn't sign him ... But with all the rumors, it really is hard to speculate if it will happen tonight or if it wont at all.

IMO, he would adapt to Serie A perfectly, but I just don't like him that much

What R7 said.

He's strong and would fit in well, but I can't stand him.

[bigmacmtl]

What R7 said.

He's strong and would fit in well, but I can't stand him.

mw too, i cant say that i've watched him play too many times but he's too slow and doesnt seem to excel in any particular position. ya he can play anywhere in midfield as a SS, blah blah but he hasnt been able to hold a regular spot at arsenal or real cuz he's not better than anyone in their starting 11s... we have enough utlity players like brocchi,ambro and gourcuff... if we sign sumone i'd like us to get sumone who can add lots of quality to the attack.

[KillerMax]

if we sign sumone i'd like us to get sumone who can add lots of quality to the attack.

And that's why I think Milan won't sign him.