Juventus full back Gianluca Zambrotta will only contemplate a move to Chelsea if Milan fail to make a satisfactory offer for his services.
The buccaneering Italian was one of the stars of the World Cup and following Juventus' relegation as a result of the match-fixing furore that has shook Serie A to its core, he has not been short of suitors.
Real Madrid have been mooted as strong candidates, with Fabio Capello's move to the Spanish capital from the Old Lady fueling such reports, but it has now become apparent that the versatile left-sider would prefer to stay in Italy.
Zambrotta would also likely have the option of moving to Liga champions Barcelona should he desire, and it is sure to be a high profile scramble for his signature that ensues over the coming month.
It is, though, Milan at the head of the queue, with Zambrotta only likely to be plying his trade in the Premiership next term if the two Italian outfits cannot concur on a suitable deal.
"Zambrotta's wish is to stay in Italy but not at Juventus, and the only club that can afford the transfer and that have shown a keen interest is Milan," said Zambrotta's agent, Giuseppe Bonetto.
"Should Juve fail to reach an agreement with Milan then Zambrotta will consider the other alternatives.
"An agent representing Chelsea will meet Juventus in the next few days.
"It will be down to Juventus to make the decisions and let us know what the options are once there is something concrete.
"Chelsea are not the only ones interested in Zambrotta as Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keen to sign the player."
From the desk of Michael Burke by way of Skysports.com
The buccaneering Italian was one of the stars of the World Cup and following Juventus' relegation as a result of the match-fixing furore that has shook Serie A to its core, he has not been short of suitors.
Real Madrid have been mooted as strong candidates, with Fabio Capello's move to the Spanish capital from the Old Lady fueling such reports, but it has now become apparent that the versatile left-sider would prefer to stay in Italy.
Zambrotta would also likely have the option of moving to Liga champions Barcelona should he desire, and it is sure to be a high profile scramble for his signature that ensues over the coming month.
It is, though, Milan at the head of the queue, with Zambrotta only likely to be plying his trade in the Premiership next term if the two Italian outfits cannot concur on a suitable deal.
"Zambrotta's wish is to stay in Italy but not at Juventus, and the only club that can afford the transfer and that have shown a keen interest is Milan," said Zambrotta's agent, Giuseppe Bonetto.
"Should Juve fail to reach an agreement with Milan then Zambrotta will consider the other alternatives.
"An agent representing Chelsea will meet Juventus in the next few days.
"It will be down to Juventus to make the decisions and let us know what the options are once there is something concrete.
"Chelsea are not the only ones interested in Zambrotta as Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keen to sign the player."
From the desk of Michael Burke by way of Skysports.com
Buy on AliExpress.com
