Lukas Podolski will leave Koln in the summer so Milan and Inter are ready to step in for the German striker.

According to Express, manager Stale Solbakken has already given up on the idea of keeping the 26-year-old player in Koln.

Arsenal are also interested but the two Italian teams are in pole position. Podolski, who will be a free agent in June 2013, already turned down a €6M/season offer from Schalke 04.

Everybody loves Rodrigo

Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has been watching closely Benfica ace Rodrigo and could be tempted to make an offer next summer.

Vice-President Adriano Galliani has already asked Director of Sport Ariedo Braida to enquire and approach the Brazilian player.

But there is already a long queue of admirers after the 20-year-old forward. The list of admirers includes Real Madrid, Arsenal, Inter, Manchester United and City.

Milan hold Thiago Silva

According to Marca, Milan will do their best to keep Thiago Silva turning down any enquire from Barcelona.

The Rossoneri have had no hesitation in refusing the approach from the Catalans which are willing to offer approximately €25M for the services of the Brazilian defender.

Milan will only sit down and talk about it if Barcelona are ready to invest over €35M for Thiago Silva and considering that the player has a contract until 2016 it is highly unlikely that he will leave San Siro next summer.