Milan for Monday Dinho date
Milan’s laborious summer search for a forward has led Vice-President Adriano Galliani to Ronaldinho and he is ready to fly to Barcelona with a bid.
The Rossoneri have given up on Arsenal hitman Emmanuel Adebayor, who has been judged to be too expensive after the Gunners reportedly demanded £35m.
On Sunday, Barcelona will hold elections for their new President and it is believed if Joan Laporta stays in power he will sell Dinho as one of his first acts.
Milan have already begun provisional talks with Laporta and allegedly have the first stages of an agreement.
Reports in the peninsula suggest that Galliani has booked a flight to Barcelona for Monday and is set to call a Milan meeting to finalise the offer he will make.
However, if opponent Sandro Rosell is victorious, he may choose to keep hold of the Brazilian ace.
Rosell was the man who brought the former PSG star to the Nou Camp and he has consistently defended the wayward ace.
'Dinho dilemma
If Ronaldinho wants to restore his status in European football he must sign for Milan. But Steve Wilson wonders if money has become more important
The saga of Ronaldinho's transfer to Milan has been rumbling for almost two years now, but a resolution finally looks set to arrive. It seems likely that Joan Laporta's re-election as Barcelona President - the vote is to take place on Sunday - will see the red light given for 'Dinho's sale. At that point it will come down to the player. Does he want the prestige of Milan or the money of Manchester City?
On the face of it the two options are similar - in football terms. Both clubs will be competing in the UEFA Cup next season after having to watch their city rivals win the title last season and are hoping to improve their domestic performance in the new campaign, with a Champions League spot the target. And there is also a strong Brazilian presence already at both sides.
The big differences are the ones that will determine his future - and his reputation. Under the ownership of Thaksin Shinawatra, City can offer a far better financial package, but Milan has the history and status. At the end of his career, wouldn't Ronaldinho rather have Milan on his CV than Manchester City?
The Rossoneri look to be on the verge of a rebuilding process, and with youngster Alexandre Pato and superstar Kaka to play alongside at San Siro it is a chance for the buck-toothed magician to revive a career that has been on the wane over the last 12 months. The Citizens may also be on the verge of a new birth, but can they really expect to crack the Premier League's top four?
The opportunity to wear the world famous red and black stripes as well as the chance to help Milan win the UEFA Cup, the only major trophy they have never held, and their first Scudetto since 2004 should be enough to convince any player. If he chooses to go to Eastlands the only conclusion you can realistically make is that making money has become more important to him.
However, if his greed takes him to England, where Chelsea are also rumoured to be lying in wait, it may be a blessing for Milan. With Rivaldo and Ronaldo already having made a problematic passage through Milanello in the latter stages of their careers, maybe it is best not to complete the hat-trick of ageing and distracted Samba stars.