AC MILAN will face A.S. Varese tomorrow and here is the probable formation of il Diavolo. The Rossoneri will go onto the pitch tomorrow at 18:30 (Italy time) for the first time this season for a friendly match against A.S. Varese 1910. The team has been working since 20 of July with new AC Milan Coach Massimiliano Allegri and the match against Varese will be the only match before the big tournament... 

KEES PLOEGSMA suggests Milan have made no new approach for Honda in the latest weeks. Yesterday Keisuke Honda’s agent has admitted there are contacts between him and AC Milan regarding the Japanese but today, he reveals that the last contact was few weeks ago. Reports suggested Milan have made a €13 million to Milan and the Rossoneri are very close to securing the services of the 24-year-old.... 

GENNARO GATTUSO will meet with Milan management next week according to his agent. The player has been recently linked with Olympiakos, Wolfsburg and Al-Ahli after he seems set to leave the club. But, according to the Italian’s representative, Claudio Pasqualin, Gattuso hasn’t decided his future yet but next week a decision will be drawn regarding his future, when he meets Milan CEO... 

RAFAEL VAN DER VAART will reportedly be the replacement of Gennaro Gattuso. The departure of Gattuso seems on the cards and according to Milannews, AC Milan will sign Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder van der Vaart as part of the one goes, one comes in strategy that’s being led in via Turati this summer. The Dutchman is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans, and he was already offered... 

MATHIEU FLAMINI is wanted by Martin O’Neill. The 26-year-old , who completed Cesc Fabregas in midfield during his Arsenal days, has been linked with a return to the Premier League, as Aston Villa are interested in Flamini, according to The Sun. The English tabloid suggests Martin O’Neill, who has also Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in his mind, is keeping tabs on the Frenchman who has struggled... 

AC MILAN new signings have spoken about their objectives ahead of the new season. The Rossoneri have completed three transfers this summer: Mario Yepes from Chievo Verona on free transfer, Marco Amelia from Genoa on long-season loan deal and Sokratis “Papa” Papastathopoulos on swap deal. On Friday, they were presented at Milanello and they spoke about what they want to reach next... 

ROBERTO DE ASSIS has spoken about the future of his client/brother. Ronaldinho’s brother, who operates as his agent too, was comfortable his Ronie would end his playing days with the Rossoneri after the delightful words of Silvio Berlusconi, who claimed ‘Dinho is the best of all-times. He now suggests that talks for renewal are yet to be set, although he hopes Ronaldinho would stay... 

KUISUKE HONDA has confirmed Milan interest but he’s unaware of an offer. There are reports Milan have made €13 million bid for CSKA Moscow versatile 24-year-old player and Milan are very close to signing Honda. However, Honda’s agent has suggested Milan have made no offer as far as he can tell. “I honestly don’t know if the Milan has made an offer to CSKA. A few hours... 

MAMADOU SAKHO is tracked by AC Milan. AC Milan are keeping an eye on Paris Saint-German’s young defender Sakho, as they want to continue the rejuvenation process in the defense and the signing of 22-year-old Sokratis “Papa” Papastathopoulos. The player would give new Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri some alternatives in defense, as he’s capable of playing as both center... 

ANDREA SCHENETTI will spend the next season loaned-out. The 19-year-old forward joins his Primavera teammates and tries his luck outside of Milan on loan. The destination of Schenetti is A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905. Lucchese are playing in Lega Pro Prima Divisione B and therefore, next season the player will face his former captain, Simone Romagnoli, who has recently been loaned to U.S. Foggia,... 

KEISUKE HONDA is ‘very close’ to Milan according to a report from the United Kingdom. AC Milan are close to getting CSKA Moscow and Japan star Honda according to Goal.com. The player has impressed a lot during the World Cup and in the Russian league and the Italian powerhouse has made €13 million bid yesterday (Thursday). The Koni in response, have reportedly asked for further... 

RONALDINHO will end his playing career at Milan according to his agent/brother. Speculations linked Ronaldinho with Flamengo and L.A. Galaxy over the last month, but Silvio Berlusconi has made it very clear that the Brazilian will stay at Milan until he finishes his career. Speaking to il Corriere dello Sport, Ronie’s agent, Roberto de Assis, has told his client and brother, intends to... 

GENNARO GATTUSO would cost only €2 million. il Corriere dello Sport reports that Milan have put €2 million price-tag on the 32-year-old midfielder, as they are ready to open-up negotiations with Olympiakos, Wolfsburg and Al-Ahli. It is said that Andrea D’Amico, the agent of Rino is currently in Dubai to speak with the chiefs of Al-Ahli. D’Amico has already spoken with the Greek... 

KLAAS-JAN HUNTELAAR is staying at Milan according to Adriano Galliani. Only one week ago, Milan CEO Galliani said that future transfer moves would rely on the sale of Huntelaar to the English Premier League this summer, but today he takes that back. “Huntelaar is staying with us,” Galliani simply told the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday about the 26-year-old... 

L.A. GALAXY try a different approach for Ronie. AC Milan Owner Silvio Berlusconi has insisted AC Milan won’t let Ronaldinho go until he ends his career and he will definitely stay at Milan amid reports linking him with Flamengo and L.A. Galaxy. However, the American side is ready to make another swoop for the 30-year-old Brazilian maestro and they are ready to offer United States star Landon... 

KLAAS-JAN HUNTELAAR looks very near to Milan exit after one season only. AC Milan are ready to lose €2.5 million on the Dutchman, as they make him available for €12.5 million according to a report on Mediaset. Huntelaar has had a hard first season in Italy in which he scored seven goals since arriving from Real Madrid in the last summer for €15 million. However, Milan have decided to sell... 

GIANLUCA ZAMBROTTA is tied to Milan until 2012. After Massimo Oddo, there is Zambrotta (33). The veteran Italian has signed a new contract, which ties him to AC Milan until 2012, as confirmed today by the official site of AC Milan. The official statement on acmilan.com reads: “A.C. Milan communicate that Gianluca Zambrotta has extended his contract until June 30, 2012.” Gattuso... 

THINGS are clearer now for Gennaro Gattuso. AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani told the press two days ago that there are currently no offers for Gattuso. However, Silvio Berlusconi said they wouldn’t keep him against his will. Gattuso held decisive talks with Massimiliano Allegri yesterday. In these talks, Gattuso spoke about this future in his club and he understood that he is not going to...