Milan closing in on Udinese forward

The Italian newspaper claims Milan are keen to sign the 26-year-old as an alternative to Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato on the wings.

Reports claim Udinese and Milan are already in talks over a January deal for the Italy forward.

Milan would like to loan Pepe with the right to buy in June, but Udinese are only prepared to release Pepe in a permanent deal.