Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez is desperate not to lose striker Luis Fabiano to AC Milan.

He said: "Fabiano is an important part of the team, I consider him a top-level player, even when he is not in shape.

"I would like him to stay because it is impossible to replace him. I know we cannot keep him against his will. He knows that we all want him to stay. He can do important things with us.

"Fabiano is irreplaceable."