Riccardo Montolivo is digging in his heels at AC Milan.
The 33-year-old has been told he is not in Milan coach Rino Gattuso's plans this season
Sportitalia says Milan are determined to offload him, but he still has a year to run on his deal.
Montolivo doesn't want to leave the city, as his wife is currently pregnant.
He made 24 competitive appearances in a Rossoneri jersey last season, contributing a goal and two assists.