AC Milan have held a round of talks with Sevilla for wing-back Adriano. With Massimo Oddo on his way out of the San Siro, Milan are seeking a replacement and have Brazilian Adriano top of a shortlist which also includes Schalke fullback Rafinha and West Ham's Valon Behrami.

Milan officials met with Sevilla yesterday in Monte Carlo, though negotiations did not run smoothly. There remains some bitterness from Sevilla over Milan's failed bid for Luis Fabiano earlier this summer.

In Milan's favour is that Adriano remains unsettled at Sevilla. The pacy defender hasn't ruled out quitting the Spanish Liga club before the summer market shuts.