Mainz midfielder Johannes Geis is a target for AC Milan.
The Germany U21 international is tied to Mainz until 2017.
"It's true, we have been contacted by intermediaries coming from Italy," representative Bjorn Bezemer told Kicker.
"At the moment I cannot say any more, but it is an honour for any professional football player to be of interest to a great club like Milan."
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