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Serie A giants AC Milan have reportedly turned down the chance to sign midfielder Adam Lallana on a free transfer this summer because they do not think he would add a huge amount to their squad.

The former Southampton man has been at Anfield for six years, but has made just three Premier League appearances this season and is no longer considered a key figure in Jurgen Klopp's side.

With his contract set to expire in June Lallana looks set to seek a new challenge, and there had been speculation that he could follow the likes of Ashley Young and Chris Smalling to Serie A, with Milan said to be among those interested.

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But according to Italian outlet Calciomercato Milan remain unconvinced by the player, and have decided against taking him on.

Lallana has suffered with recurring injury issues, and Milan are not thought to be willing to take the risk on the former England international despite the fact they would not require a transfer fee to sign him.

It remains to be seen whether any other teams come in for the 31-year-old, but speaking about Lallana in November Klopp remained noncommittal about his future.

He said: "I don't know what happens in May - for anybody, actually - but the best thing as a footballer is when you get the opportunity to play well, to do so. That is what Adam is doing."

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Lallana has made a total of 178 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals and creating 22 assists, and he will no doubt be remembered fondly by Reds fans if his time at Anfield is indeed coming to an end.

Milan will turn their attention towards other targets, with the team in desperate need of strengthening after a disappointing season which saw them sitting in seventh place in Serie A before the campaign was suspended.