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Andy Carroll of England heads the first goal during the UEFA Euro 2012 group D match against Sweden at The Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine. (GETTY)
AC Milan are offering an escape route for Liverpool flop Andy Carroll.
The Italian giants are considering a loan move for the England striker who was discussed as the clubs talked over Alberto Aquilani’s return to Anfield after his year at the San Siro, it said.
A high-profile signing of Kop icon Kenny Dalglish, Carroll might not feature highly in new Reds boss Brendan Rodgers’ plans for this season.
Pier Silvio Berlusconi — the son of ex-Italian Prime Minister Silvio, who is the Rossoneri’s billionaire president — had been impressed with Carroll, 23, during Euro 2012.
He said: “This is a new era for Milan.
“We will continue to get younger while maintaining the culture.
“Milan still has its superstars but I’d like to have Carroll at Milan. I was impressed with his strength and his headed goal against Sweden.”
Reports in Italy suggest Berlusconi is "seriously considering" taking his son’s advice.
But a story carried on the website of a TV channel owned by media tycoon Berlusconi Jr hinted that Carroll’s £35 million price-tag would make a permanent move unlikely at this stage.
A permanent move could only happen if Milan off-load 28-year-old Brazilian Robinho.
AC Milan have lost a host of big names this summer with Filippo Inzaghi, 38, Clarence Seedorf, 36, Mark van Bommel, 35, and 34-year-old Gennaro Gattuso all leaving on free transfers.
And Berlusconi Jr has identified England and Liverpool powerhouse Carroll as a player he would like to see in the black and red of Milan in the future.
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