Transfer speculation has gone into overdrive in Milan following a clandestine trip to the city by one of the world's footballing superstars.
Sources close to Goal.com can confirm that Barcelona's Brazilian ace Ronaldinho was in Milan on Thursday.
Although the precise reason for Ronnie's visit is not known, it is public knowledge that AC Milan have been tracking the Brazilian playmaker for the past two years.
And while he is clearly in the affections of the Rossoneri, his position at Barcelona has been in question since the AzulgranaÂ’s mini-crisis surfaced at the turn of the year.
Barcelona have been in the news all week for their purchases, and continue to be linked with the likes of Frank Lampard.
But Milan, who lost out to Barca for Thierry Henry, are still to make a headline signing this summer, but having resisted Real Madrid's advances for Kaka and revitalised Ronaldo's career, the appeal of bringing in Ronaldinho and fielding the three biggest Brazilian superstars in the same club side is huge.
Ronaldinho has come in for a lot of criticism from the Spanish media this year, with his foirm, fitmess and attitude all being subject to unflattering scrutiny. It's a scenario that eventually prompted Ronaldo to quit Spain for Italy, and he hasn't looked back since.
So was Ronaldinho's Milan trip just for shopping - or something altogether more interesting?
Watch this space...
the possible purchases of henry, palacio and elano might hint an exit for ronny perhaps
no way
barca are getting stronger. selling ronaldinho is unnecessary just bcos they have henry. ronaldinho, eto, messi and henry can all play in the same team
