AC Milan are now in the mix for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant.

San Siro boss Carlo Ancelotti has been alerted to Pennant's imminent availability on a free transfer and ordered his negotiating team to draw up a pre-contract offer ahead of a summer move.

A switch to Real Madrid fell through over personal terms but could yet be revived.

Milan are exploring ways of keeping David Beckham beyond his two-month loan but see Pennant as a good back-up proposition.