AC Milan coach Marco Giampaolo won't rule out the arrival of Luka Modric from Real Madrid.

The midfielder is a confirmed target for Milan chief Paolo Maldini.

Giampaolo said, “We hope to have everything done before September 2.

"I'm just focused on working with great enthusiasm and when I get positive responses from the players it pleases me. I don't much like the transfer market.

“Modric? You'd have to ask [Paolo] Maldini. As for Bennacer, he's won the Cup of Nations, and there's nothing else I can say."

He added: "Right now I have 22 players to coach and I'm trying to get the best out of them.

“I must say that this week the lads have gone beyond my expectations in terms of learning concepts, I want to consolidate certain concepts and improve others.

“Time is my first ally.

“From morning until night I only have Milan in my head, my one and only thought is Milan. We need patience and time, but I'm sure we can do it."