Pirlo Linked With Juve And Bayern - Report

AC Milan may face a struggle to hold on to their midfield maestro next summer, as both Juventus and Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to launch an Andrea Pirlo offensive.

The European champions have been increasingly linked with Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago, which has prompted many to speculate that they are already thinking of successors for Pirlo, even though the 28-year-old Italian international has been oft declared as ‘untouchable’ by the Milan brass.

Juventus have never been shy to admit their admiration in Pirlo and are thought to be readying a concrete offer, to be submitted as soon as the final ball is kicked this season.

There are also rumours emanating from Turin, that Bayern Munich are planning to budge in line, however, should a window of opportunity creak open even just a sliver.

Pirlo is a close personal friend of Bayern goal-machine Luca Toni and the powers that be at the Allianz Arena will be hoping that this factor, plus the growing discontent amongst Serie A players as a result of the violence epidemic in Calcio will convince another Azzurri gem to opt for a German adventure.

Should any team be successful in prising Pirlo away from Milan, it will almost certainly take an amount in excess of 25m Euro as the former Brescia man counts as one of the best midfielders on the planet.