"If, by chance, the deal could be done and the price-tag wasn’t too exaggerated," Berlusconi was quoted as saying by Calcio Italia.

"I have an idea: why don’t we start a collection among all the Rossoneri fans? That way the supporters could give themselves and their President a wonderful Christmas present."

Ronaldinho is unsettled at Barcelona after some below-par displays this term.

Milan would definitely jump at the chance to sign the two-time World Player of the Year.

"I hear news from Barcelona that the player is not going through the best time at the moment," Berlusconi said.

"Milan are already protagonists on the world stage, but us fans would not reject the chance to have a champion like Ronaldinho as well."