Leonardo confirms Huntelaar interest
442 Staff - Monday 27 July 2009, 11:49
AC Milan coach Leonardo has confirmed he is interested in bringing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to the San Siro this summer.
The Dutchman's time at the Bernabeu - along with several of his fellow
countrymen - is seemingly over following the return of former
president Florentino Perez, who has already splashed more than €200
million on stellar signings including Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim
Benzema.
The striker has been linked with a move to several Premier League
clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs, while Bundesliga
outfit Stuttgart had agreed a deal with Real, only for the player to
snub the opportunity to join the German outfit.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp revealed last week that he was interested in recruiting the ex-Ajax goal-getter, who has totalled 143 league goals in 203 club appearances to date.
However, the Rossoneri remain in the hunt for a new front-man, with speculation linking them with Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko,
former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor, Sevilla striker Luis
Fabiano all failing to come to fruition.
And the Italian giants' Brazilian head-honcho, Leonardo, has now confirmed his interest in the 25-year-old.
"If we find the chance to invest, Huntelaar is a player we would consider," he said.
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