AC Milan director of sport Massimiliano Mirabelli has played down talk of a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.

Mirabelli was in Madrid last week to see Real's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.

He said, “I went to Madrid to watch a game and not for Morata. He is of no interest to Milan. The thing we need to focus on tonight is Roma, then after that there will be the right time and place to discuss the transfer market. Our strategy will be independent of the final placement."

Mirabelli was also asked about the negotiations for Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, who is also wanted by Roma.

“Kessie? We like many players, but it's premature to talk about it now. Players can be convinced by many things, not just playing in Europe.

“Milan and the prestige of Milan go beyond any position in the table. That is what we are relying on."