Italy's influential sports daily Corriere dello Sport has reported that AC Milan are unlikely to sell Nigeria wing back Taye Taiwo in the summer transfer window.

Instead, the Rossoneri are likely to farm Taiwo on loan again to an interested club. On expiration of the loan deal, the club will have of first refusal.

Taiwo is not in the plans of Milan gaffer Massimiliano Allegri for the forthcoming season. The Milan hierarchy are looking to strengthen the left side of defense with the acquisition of Andrea Dossena from Napoli.