Pirlo to be replaced by GAGO!

AC Milan are considering making a move for Real Madrid's Fernando Gago to bolster their midfield should Andrea Pirlo be allowed to leave the club this summer, according to a report.

Chelsea are said to be interested in the Italian playmaker, but a swap deal could be arranged with Los Merengues that would see the two players switch clubs.

Kaka has already called for Pirlo to join him at the Santiago Bernabeu if Milan do want to sell him and a move to Spain may appeal to the 30-year-old.

After eight years with the Rossoneri, Pirlo is widely tipped to leave as club president Silvio Berlusconi revealed that offers would be considered for his services.

That has led to speculation about who would replace him and while Felipe Melo has been mentioned, El Mundo Deportivo think that Gago is being lined up by the Milan hierarchy.

Madrid are willing to listen to offers for all but three of their current first team squad members and the Argentinian could go for the right price or in a swap deal.