AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani doubts Ronaldinho will join Manchester City despite their US$51 million bid.

Milan have offered less than half that figure for the Barcelona forward - and wages of USD$201,000 less a week - but Ronaldinho is still expected to demand a move to Italy rather than Manchester.

"If Barca does not see our offer to be adequate? We leave for Milan, but I doubt that Ronaldinho will go to play at (Manchester) City," said Galliani.

Ronaldinho had a meeting with Barca boss Pep Guardiola on Monday and apparently told him that he would be gone by Friday.

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "The important thing is to have champions and Ronaldinho without a doubt is one of them."

The arrival of Ronaldinho would be a big boost for the Serie A giants, who have failed to make a major signing so far this summer.

The Rossoneri are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing campaign which saw them finish fifth in the Serie A standings and fail to qualify for Europe's elite club competition.

Milan will therefore compete in the less glamorous UEFA Cup next season.

Ancelotti admitted: "To be out of the Champions League is a hard blow so we will do everything to return to the competition as soon as possible.

"Quality is our trademark and it will continue to be whether Ronaldinho arrives or not.

"Our aim is as usual to win while providing a good show. This is Milan."