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Fabregas not the right man to replace Montolivo - Montella

Vincenzo Montella has made it clear AC Milan are not pondering a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella has no interest in bringing in Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas as replacement for the injured Riccardo Montolivo.

Montolivo faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, re-igniting speculation Milan could move for Fabregas.

The Serie A side were already linked with a move for the Spain international during the close-season, but Montella has made it clear they are not interested in signing Fabregas.

"We need a player with Montolivo's characteristics, someone who knows how to play in a midfield of two.