According to the Daily Express Arsenal is being joined by Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid in showing interest in AC Milan’s midfield captain Riccardo Montolivo in regards to a summer transfer.
According to his agent Giovanni Branchini the clubs are all interested in signing his client, but he thinks a deal is very unlikely saying: “Milan have had a difficult season so far and I think I can say that Riccardo Montolivo has been one of the brightest notes.
“He became a fixture of the Rossoneri and was even given the captain’s armband as proof.
“He is very happy with the club to which he belongs, and the club and fans are very satisfied with him
“An extension? He has a contract until June 2016, so it is not a priority to talk about an extension at this time. That’s a discussion we’ll have, I think, next year.
“Has there been interest from other clubs? There have been tentative enquiries from Atletico Madrid, [Borussia Dortmund manager Jürgen] Klopp and Arsenal, to name a few.
“All were trying to ascertain whether the ‘path’ to Montolivo was feasible.
“At the moment, however, I feel it would be very difficult for the player to leave Milan, precisely because of what I said before.”
