Mahamadou Diarra at Milan is more than an idea. The Mali midfielder is not part of José Mourinho’s plans for Real Madrid and is officially on the market. In recent days the Merengues have tried to include him in negotiations for Thiago Silva, but Milan have said no. The Brazilian is non-transferable, but the former Lyon player is still interesting, especially if he came to Milan on loan.

His agent Frederic Guerra, contacted exclusively by calciomercato.com said: "Milan likes him? I know nothing and I prefer not to comment about it. What is certain is that no one from Real Madrid or AC Milan has contacted me.