Liverpool target Mamadou Sakho has 'heart set' on AC Milan move

LIVERPOOL could be set to be disappointed in their hunt for Paris-Saint Germain's Mamadou Sakho despite being frontrunners for his signature.

Published: Tue, August 20, 2013

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Liverpool have been after Mamadou Sakho

The powerful 23-year-old defender has been attracting interest from the Reds as well as Serie A giants AC Milan, whom he would prefer to join.

While Brendan Rodgers has brought in Kolo Toure this summer, he is still keen to strengthen his rearguard following Jamie Carragher's retirement last term.

PSG coach Laurent Blanc recently admitted that Sakho expressed his desire to leave the club.

"It is true that Mamadou expressed his desire to find a new club," he told reporters.

Mamadou Sakho appears to have his heart set on a move to AC Milan

Brendan Rodgers is keen to make a few more signings

Liverpool signed Kolo Toure this summer

It is true that Mamadou expressed his desire to find a new club

Laurent Blanc

"The position of the club is clear. Until September 2, the situation will evolve; there will be time to find a solution that suits both parties."

Reports surfacing on the continent indicate that while Liverpool are firmly interested in him, Sakho appears to have his heart set on a move to Milan.

Sako became increasingly unsettled in the French capital last season, after Thiago Silva and Alex were the first choice centre-backs last season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are set to miss out on £30m rated Willian, who appears to be Spurs bound.