Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is closing in on the games mark to make his AC Milan loan deal permanent.

Franco Zavaglia, says he will be a 'Milan player in all respects' once he has made five more appearances for the club.

Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb.com, Zavaglia said: "It's all written in the contract.

"Once Alberto has made 25 appearances [he has already made 20] for the Rossoneri, he will be a Milan player in all respects."