Southampton fullback Cedric Soares remains a top target for AC Milan.

Off contract in June, the Portugal international has already declared he intends to leave St Mary's at the end of this season.

Calciomercato.it says the Rossonero are keen to secure Soares to pre-contract terms - which they're free to do from January 1.

The 28 year-old spent part of last season on-loan in Milan with Inter.

"I'm leaving Southampton after the season, but I'm focused on saving them first," Soares said last month.