AC Milan still have Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel on their shopping list.

Sportitalia says Milan will move for Witsel if they cannot wrap up a deal for Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano.

If Milan cannot sign Soriano by the weekend, they will seek to reopen talks with Zenit for Witsel.

The Rossoneri hope to convince Zenit on a €35 million deal for the Belgian.

Milan will seek an initial loan arrangement with the fee to be paid in deferred installments.