AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani admits
the Rosseneri can not compete financially with Manchester City for
the signature of Ronaldinho.
New Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola revealed on Tuesday that
he is prepared to offload Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho over the
summer.
Milan have been long-time admirers of the 28-year-old, while
Premier League club City have confirmed their interest in the
former Paris Saint Germain ace.
Chelsea have also been linked with a bid after Ronaldinho's
compatriot Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed manager and there have
been reports that the player is wanted by Los Angeles Galaxy.
Barcelona have yet to accept any bids for Ronaldinho, but Milan
vice-president Galliani concedes the Italian giants can not match
the wages City are prepared to offer.
"For now Italian football is ranked fourth in Europe behind
England, Spain and Germany," Galliani told the Gazzetta dello
Sport.
"Unfortunately we can't compete with the wages they offer.
"It is the way our football is going unless we change
things.
"We'd like to offer Ronaldinho from Barcelona a chance of
playing for us.
"Manchester City, though, have offered the Brazilian 12million
euros (£9.5million) a year. How can we compete?
"Well, only if they give him to us for free!"
