Barcelona have tabled a shock bid for AC Milan striker Andre Silva.

Corriere dello Sport says Barca made a €45m offer for the Portugal international this week as the January market looms.

Milan threw out the proposal immediately, though Barca are expected to return in the coming weeks.

Silva only moved to Milan last summer from Porto for €38m and has endured an inconsistent start to his career in Italy.

The young forward has scored eight goals in 17 appearances for the Rossonero.