[Portman]

Lampard's situation alerts the Milan clubs

The 28-year-old Lampard has not yet signed a new contract with Chelsea, and would be free to walk away from Stamford Bridge under a Fifa rule that states that players who have served three years of a contract they signed before the age of 28 can buy themselves out of the remainder of their contract provided they give 15 days' notice.

Last week Lampard's agent Steve Kutner contradicted Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon, who had said in a radio interview that Chelsea were close to tying both Lampard and John Terry to new long-term contracts.

Lampard's adviser said that in fact his client was a long way away from agreeing anything, because talks between the player and Chelsea on extending his contract at Stamford Bridge were only at the preliminary stage.

There is also speculation that neither Lampard nor John Terry would be willing to commit to long-term Chelsea deals untiul or unless they knew that manager Jose Mourinho was also going to stay at Stamford Bridge.

That remains uncertain in light of some recent reports and leaked comments.

Meanwhile, AC Milan's general director, Ariedo Braida told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "Is this true? Lampard for £8 million? If this is the case it is very interesting news."

The newspaper also claimed that Inter coach Roberto Mancini is keen on Lampard.

Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also said to be interested.

Braida said: "Lampard is a very good player, one of the best around, and this situation is something I wasn't aware of at all."

I don't believe but since it's a Braida quote, I decided to post this.

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You'd spend over £15m for Toure? I know he's good but that is far too much IMO. Now if you were talking about Cesc Fabregas (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Nah. Kolo is Arsenal's best player!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Now that is my idea of a protogae

your idea of what?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)