Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City transfer news: Robinho wanted by AC Milan as alternative to Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Wantaway: Robinho in City training[LNB]AC Milan have made a move for Manchester City misfit Robinho after struggling to reach an agreement to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona.[LNB]The Italians are expected to resume talks with Barca on Friday, but a second meeting in Catalonia concluded on Thursday afternoon with the two sides way apart.[LNB]Milan have made two separate offers for Ibrahimovic, both of which have been rejected. The Sweden striker would also struggle to agree terms at the San Siro that would come anywhere close to his current £190,000 a week wages.[LNB]Barca have rejected the idea of taking Marco Borriello and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in part-exchange and would want a hefty cash return for a player they took from Inter Milan last year for £45million and Samuel Eto'o.[LNB]The testing talks have led them to Robinho, who has rejected a move to Turkey and is keen to explore interest from Italy and Spain.[LNB]Galliani said: 'Robinho is the alternative to Ibrahimovic, but we want the Swedish striker.'[LNB] Talks: Barca president Sandro Rosell at the Nou Camp[LNB]Reports in Italy have say that Milan director Ariedo Braida has flown in to England as they look to reach an agreement with City for a player who has fallen from grace since a British record £32.5m move from Real Madrid in September 2008.[LNB]Robinho may need to take a pay cut on his £160,000 a week deal to secure a move away from Eastlands.[LNB]No deal: Galliani leaves talks at Barca[LNB]On Ibrahimovic, Galliani admitted: 'The negotiations are very complex, very difficult, very expensive, but the relationship with Sandro Rosell is really good and he is very nice. [LNB]'The will of Barcelona is to sell the player to Milan. There is alot of money to overcome and this is the difficulty.' [LNB]Ibrahimovic has revealed a breakdown in his relationship with Barca coach Pep Guardiola.[LNB]The Swede said: 'I haven't spoken to Guardiola for sixmonths. I do not know the reason for this, but there are certainly problems. [LNB]'As for Milan, for now, I do not know anything about a possible move, so I will remain a Barcelona player. But I would like to play alongside a player such as Ronaldinho.'[LNB]When asked about Ibrahimovic's comments, Guardiolasaid in hispost-match press conference: 'We have no problem of communication. For the good of the club it's best not to say anything. [LNB]'There's always a reason, but I'm not going to explain it now. I'm very communicative. When it's the right time I'll give my opinion.' [LNB]Guardiola added about the Swede's future: 'If after the 31st (transfer deadline day) he's still a Barcelona player I will treat him as such.'[LNB] AC Milan step up bid for Ibrahimovic as Barcelona prepare to offload forwardMan City misfit Robinho snubs move to Fenerbahce for Spain or ItalyRobinho and Santa Cruz are set to leave Man City, says ruthless ManciniMancini vows to give Brazilian misfit Jo one last shot at Manchester CityMANCHESTER CITY FC
