Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd and Milan Kompany battle

By Italian Football
December 7 2004

AC Milan thought they had tied up a deal for Anderlecht defender Vincent Kompany, only now it’s not looking so straight forward. A host of clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona have added them to their wanted lists,

his agent Jacques Lichtenstein was quoted as saying: "The most concrete offers we have received for Kompany have come from England and Barcelona.

"I want to categorically deny the ridiculous news that he is preparing to sign for an Italian club next month.

"We have never even spoken to an Italian club because he wants to stay at Anderlecht at least until the end of the current season and so do the club."

So last weeks news of a cash and swap deal with Milan looks premature to say the least, although the Italian press still feel he will end off in Italy.