AC Milan have confirmed they'll bid for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o this summer.

The European champions are hoping to strengthen their ageing squad, and have been linked for months with a move for Barca playmaker Ronaldinho.

But Rossoneri chief Adriano Galliani confirmed that it's another Nou Camp ace in Eto'o that they're hoping to land.

He told Gazzetta Dello Sport: "We will ask Barca about Eto'o but we don't know whether he's for sale. We'll look to open negotiations once the Spanish season is over on June 17th.

"He's a player that appeals to both myself and our coach Carlo Ancelotti."

Milan have already confirmed that Andriy Shevchenko won't be returning to the San Siro this summer.

And with that in mind it appears that Eto'o is now their number one target to beef up their attack. He could form a mouthwatering strike partnership with Brazilian ace Ronaldo.

The news that Milan want the Cameroon hitman could also scupper Liverpool's hopes of signing him.

Rafa Benitez reportedly has Eto'o as one of his top transfer targets.

One player who appears to be on the way out of Milan meanwhile is Italy striker Alberto Gilardino.

Galliani confirmed that the club would listen to offers of €24million for the former Parma star.

He's been linked with a move to Juventus, while there have been reports in Italy of a potentially blockbusting swap deal for Adriano from city rivals Inter.

Milan are also hoping to sign another player currently plying his trade in La Liga - Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Emerson.