Schalke fullback Rafinha linked with AC Milan move

The minders of Schalke fullback Rafinha have denied he openly spoke with the Brazilian press about moving to AC Milan.

In the interview, Rafinha is said to have revealed: "The economic situation of the club is not the best, but this is not why I'll leave. I want to make the quantum leap that would enable me to reach important levels and my dream of wearing the national jersey.

"In this sense, Milan would be a fantastic team, there are so many Brazilians, I would be automatically integrated perfectly. I believe that January or June at the most, I may leave Germany."