City and Arsenal on alert with Milan ready to cash in on El Shaarawy

Manchester City’s pursuit of youngster Stephan El Shaarawy may be back on after AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani indicated that the club may cash in on the Italian. The forward, 20, recently said that he was flattered to be linked with the Premier League club, but that he was happy at Milan for the time being. Galliani’s quotes have also opened the door for fellow Serie A side Napoli, and it could also mean a swap deal with City involving Carlos Tevez, who is widely tipped to make the move to Italy this summer. Last season El Shaarawy established himself as a regular at the Rossoneri for the first time since his move from Genoa in 2011, scoring 16 goals, and is regarded as a great prospect in his homeland. His performances have also seen him gain recognition from the national team, making his first cap last October. Galliani yesterday denied that the club had received an offer from City, but has now said that El Shaarawy may not necessarily stay at the San Siro, and pointed to Napoli as a possible destination.  ‘El Shaarawy? We never said he is not for sale,’ the vice-president told Corriere dello Sport. ‘Napoli? Ask the president Aurelio De Laurentiis.’ El Shaarawy’s form in the last campaign dipped slightly upon the arrival of former City player Mario Balotelli in January, but is one of the strikers on a wishlist to replace the void the 22-year-old left at the Etihad this summer. Also linked with a move as soon-to-be boss Manuel Pellegrini sets out to rejuvenate the side are Edinson Cavani and Robert Lewandowski, while Tevez is expected to move on. It is believed that the Argentinian wants a move to either Milan or Serie A champions Juventus, as he looks to put a turbulent spell in Manchester behind him.