Eto'o's minders met with Milan chiefs yesterday to discuss personal terms and while no agreement was struck, another meeting is scheduled for this week.

Italian super agent Enzo Bronzetti, who is working on behalf of Milan in the deal, revealed: "Authorized by Barcelona, we've met the agent of Eto'o. The basic agreement is for four or five years.

"If we find an agreement with the player, we'll deal with the Catalans."