Despite two chastening dismissals in England, Villas-Boas is in demand from AC Milan

André Villas-Boas has been approached by AC Milan to become their new coach despite his sacking by Tottenham Hotspur.

The Portuguese was contacted this week by intermediaries acting on behalf of the Italian club, but told them he wants time to take stock of his career after his sudden departure from White Hart Lane.

Villas-Boas has been inundated with inquiries regarding his services after being dismissed by Tottenham on Monday, the second time he has been sacked by a leading Barclays Premier League club in less than two years.

He has rejected the opportunity to speak to West Bromwich Albion, who are seeking to replace Steve Clarke, his former Chelsea colleague, and been contacted by several European clubs, of whom Milan are the most prestigious.