Carlo Ancelotti says AC Milan are waiting "with arms wide open" for the arrival of Ronaldinho at the San Siro.
The Rossoneri have long been linked with a blockbusting swoop for Barcelona's Brazilian superstar.
And the speculation increased on Monday with reports of a £43million bid.
Roberto Assis, Ronaldinho's agent and brother, told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Milan offered 60million euros, but Barcelona said no."
Assis also claimed that Barcelona are desperate to keep Ronaldinho at the Nou Camp, and want him to extend his current contract.
But it appears Milan are hopeful they can prise the toothy genius away from Catalonia.
Ancelotti confirmed this by telling a press conference: "Let's wait. We're here with arms wide open."
Milan have also been linked with two midfielders currently plying their trade in La Liga - Real Madrid's Emerson and Barca's Thiago Motta. But Ancelotti said a move for either is unlikely