Milan deny Berlusconi wants to sell Balotelli

AC Milan have dismissed a report that owner Silvio Berlusconi wants to sell star striker Mario Balotelli during the January transfer window.

According to Il Secolo XIX, the former Italian Prime Minister has had enough of the 23-year-old's erratic behaviour, but the Rossoneri have denied that Berlusconi wants rid of Balotelli.

"AC Milan denies absolutely and vehemently the statements that have been attributed to the president of Milan about a possible placement of Mario Balotelli on the market," read a statement on the club's official website.

Balotelli, who was once described as "a rotten apple" by Berlusconi, only arrived at Milanello from Manchester City in January and played a key role in a resurgence that saw Massimiliano Allegri's men qualify for the Champions League, with the attacker hitting 12 goals in 13 Serie A appearances.

He has hit six goals this season but continues to court controversy on and off the field and has recently been linked with a reunion with former Inter boss Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

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Berlusconi : Galliani will not leave Milan

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has stated that Adriano Galliani will remain as the club's CEO.

"Tranquillity has returned to Milan," the former Italy Prime Minister told Milan Channel. "Adriano Galliani remains in place, like all the others.

"The only reason I could not go to Milanello [for the press conference] was because of the bad weather.

"Adriano Galliani is much more relaxed after the dinner we had at Arcore last night."

Milan currently sit 13th in Serie A, but Massimiliano Allegri's men can book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League by avoiding defeat at home to Ajax on December 11.

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