AC Milan lining-up shock deal for former Arsenal star

Rossoneri eyeing move for former Gunners skipper.

AC Milan are interested in a summer deal for Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas, reports Corriere dello Sport.

Barcelona paid £35m to bring the Spain international back to the Nou Camp from Arsenal in summer 2011 but are reportedly willing to sell Fabregas this summer, as they look to fund a bid for Santos wonderkid Neymar.

Fabregas, 26, has enjoyed a productive season for the Catalans, scoring ten goals and adding a further ten assists in 28 La Liga appearances.

But the pass-master has only completed the 90 minutes on 14 occasions this season and boss Tito Vilanova is reportedly willing to sell the double European Championshp and World Cup winner for the right price.

AC Milan are looking for ways to revamp their midfield this summer, after a season in which boss Massimiliano Allegri has struggled to settle on a winning formula in the centre of the park.

Arsenal have been linked with a dramatic move to re-sign Fabregas, who spent spent eight years in north London after being poached from Barca’s famous La Masia academy in 2003.

When asked about his future last week, the Spaniard was cryptic, insisting: “I can only say that I alone know my own future.”