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ALLEGRI RULES OUT BALOTELLI

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has said that the club will not be making a move for Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, who has been linked with a move away from Eastlands in the last couple of months.

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has said that the club will not be making a move for Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, who has been linked with a move away from Eastlands in the last couple of months.

The 21-year-old Italian has become a major disruptive influence in the Premier league club, which has led to speculation that manager Roberto Mancini has finally lost his patience with the former Inter Milan star. Mario Balotelli arrived at Manchester city for £ 24 million in 2010. Even though he played a vital role in Manchester City winning the title this season, he almost was the reason for them losing the same.

It has been speculated in recent weeks that AC Milan will be interested in selling Robinho after the Brazilian has failed to recreate his magic from the last few seasons. The Brazilian forward has been linked with a return to his home country with former club Santos.

This would leave the space for another forward to arrive at the San Siro especially considering that influential players like Filippo Inzaghi have left the club in the summer. Milan are also looking at reducing the age of the squad, and the 21-year-old Mario Balotelli could be an ideal solution.

However, Massimiliano Allegri has ruled out making any bids for Balotelli. “Balotelli? No. Mario is not coming to Milan. I hope he matures because a footballer’s career is short. He should not have regrets for the mistakes he has made,” said Massimiliano Allegri in response to the speculation surrounding Balotelli.

After being warned of being left out of the Euro 2012 squad, Italy Football team manager Prandelli decided to take Balotelli to the major tournament due to the lack of high-profile strikers within the squad. Milan will be looking to build a team on Cassano next season.

ALLEGRI CLOSE TO SACK

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has rejected speculation that he will be leaving the club at the end of this season.

The manager has come under intense pressure after failing to progress past the quarter-final stage of the Champions League, while the club also looks set to lose the Italian Serie A title to Juventus.

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has rejected speculation that he will be leaving the club at the end of this season.

The manager has come under intense pressure after failing to progress past the quarter-final stage of the Champions League, while the club also looks set to lose the Italian Serie A title to Juventus.

However, many regard this season to be a success given that they faced Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Further, Juventus have been undefeated in the season, as the extraordinary decision to let Pirlo leave the club in the summer looks even more baffling.

There have been rumours that Massimiliano Allegri would be sacked in the summer in order to make way for a new coach. However, the manager rejected such rumours by saying that he will be staying with Milan for the next two years, as he has a contract with the club.

Allegri was celebrated in various quarters only last season after leading AC Milan to the title following many years of domination in the Italian Serie A by Inter Milan. AC Milan are currently three points behind leaders Juventus at the top of the table, while they will have a crucial Milan derby in a fortnight.

“I’ve only just started working here and since I arrived the team has changed a lot, which is a journey that will continue until 2014. I have an excellent relationship with Berlusconi while I work every day with Galliani and over the last two years we’ve had some excellent results. However, it’s the club that will decide but I feel good at Milan. Berlusconi has told me not to think about what’s being said,” said Allegri ahead of the match with Atalanta on Wednesday night. Juventus will be playing against Lecce, who are in the relegation zone.