Galliani: We'll sign Ron or Ade

Arsenal striker is alternative option, says Milan chief

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Galliani: We'll sign Ron or Ade

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Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says his club will sign either Ronaldinho or Emmanuel Adebayor - but not both.

Galliani insists Arsenal are ready to do business over Adebayor, who is also interesting Barcelona, who are undergoing a summer overhaul under new coach Pep Guardiola.

Barca are ready to let Ronaldinho leave, but so far Milan have been unable to match either the club or the player's financial demands.

Should they now turn their attentions to Adebayor, that could be good news for Manchester City, the only other club to have made an offer to the Brazilian superstar.

"Let's be clear about this: Adebayor is the alternative to Ronaldinho and vice-versa," Galliani said in a statement on Milan's official website.

"We consider Kaka and (Alexandre) Pato first-team players. Having two players of the calibre of Adebayor and Ronaldinho would create a lot of problems in the dressing room."

On Adebayor, who the Gunners value at around £36million, he added: "If Adebayor decides to leave Arsenal, we are certainly interested.

"The English club have told us they are available to be contacted to negotiate for the player. This is a step forward, but the road is still long."