AC Milan have held a long-term interest in Simon Kjaer, confirmed his agent.

The Dane remains with Sevilla going into the new season.

Mikkel Beck told Goal: "I have seen the rumours, but I have not spoken directly with AC Milan in the last few days," Beck, an ex-striker himself, told Goal.com.

“What I can say is that AC Milan were showing interest in Simon last summer at one point, but in the end he chose to go to Sevilla.

“I am not surprised by the rumours. When a player performs on such a high level at a World Cup, as Simon did as Denmark captain, then obviously there will be media speculation - and other big clubs will probably focus on him as well.

“Simon is happy to play for Sevilla in a great league like La Liga, and the club have big ambitions.

“Simon likes that, and he has just returned after the World Cup and started his pre-season, preparing to be ready to go all in to make it a great season."