Barcelona's unwanted Brazilian star, Ronaldinho, is due to hold talks with Barcelona and Milan on Monday in a bid to finalise his move to the Serie A side.

Manchester City have a long-standing interest in bringing Ronaldinho to the Premier League, but now look set to miss out on the World Cup winner despite reports on Monday suggesting a £22million bid for the Brazilian had been tabled.

Milan's Spanish consultant Ernesto Bronzetti has spoken to the talented playmaker, and claims Ronaldinho has given verbal assurances that Carlo Ancelotti's side is his preferred destination.

Ronaldinho is reported to be due to fly from Brazil to Barcelona for a meeting with Barca technical director Txiki Begiristain and Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani.