"Next week we will evaluate this possibility. We have an excellent rapport with Barcelona and the player's management," said Moratti. "We will see if we too have decided to go all the way in this transfer."

When told of Milan's statements assuring only details separated them from an official announcement, Moratti was not fazed.

"It depends on our attitude towards this deal," insisted the Nerazzurri President. "Milan are doing well in their negotiations, but the matter is open to us too."