AC Milan sporting director: 'Andre Silva is not leaving'

AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has insisted that in-demand striker Andre Silva will remain at the club "for many years", amid links with a move to English football.

The Portugal international is understood to be on the radar of Arsenal and Everton, while ambitious Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers have also shown an interest. Silva appears likely to remain at the San Siro for the foreseeable future, however, as Mirabelli believes that ongoing talk surrounding the 22-year-old is nothing but speculation. "I know that Andre Silva is going through a difficult time, but he is a very important player for us," he told O Jogo. "We have a special affection for him, he has a lot of talent and we want him to stay with us. "Of course he's going to be [with us] in January and I'm sure he'll be with us for many, many years."