AC Milan spokesman Riccardo Coli has reportedly attempted to distance the Italian club from rumours linking them with Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.

The controversial frontman has been heavily tipped to leave the Etihad Stadium this month following his fall down the rankings at City.

Despite reports claiming that the two parties are in negotiations over a deal, Coli is believed to have stated that it is "only rumours", according to BBC Sport.

The 22-year-old Italy international moved to the North-West club from Inter Milan in 2010.