The Italian defender is targeting a move to Milan after growing increasingly unhappy at Nou Camp as his regular place is not guaranteed anymore.

Furthermore, the 30-year-old's wife is homesick and is keen to return to Italy.

Zambrotta, who joined Barcelona following Juventus' demotion to the Serie B for their part in the Italian match-fixing scandal, has two years left on his current deal with the Catalans.

However, Milan could make a January approach as they lack the presence of an energetic player on the flanks.