AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has dropped a big hint that Massimiliano Allegri is under consideration for the top job.

Allegri is available after being sacked by Cagliari last month.

Speaking outside the Lega Calcio's offices in Milan, Galliani was asked about the Rossoneri's coaching situation and Allegri in particular.

"He is a Milanista, because he went on tour with us," Galliani said.

Galliani is referring to when Allegri was invited to go on a tour of the United States with Milan while playing for Cagliari in the 1990s.