Berlusconi sets Ronaldo as a target

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has hinted at signing Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo if his team wins the Serie A.

With six league games remaining, Milan hold a three-point lead over Napoli with fierce cross-town rivals Inter a further two points back.

The Italian prime minister has declared his interest in the 26-year-old former Manchester United winger, even though Ronaldo has not indicated he wants to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

“If we win the scudetto then the next transfer window will see us add one or two great players. One of those could be Ronaldo,” Berlusconi said.

“If we were able to add Ronaldo to our squad I think it would please everybody. Sometimes dreams come true.”

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined the Italian giants at the start of this season, although disciplinary issues have reportedly left Berlusconi questioning his investment.

It would be the first time since 2004 that Milan have won the league title if they hold off the challenges of their rivals.

The current squad includes ageing pair Clarence Seedorf, 35, and Andrea Pirlo, 31, who are both coming off contract.