Barcelona are willing to cash in on Cristian Tello this summer - but Liverpool will have to fight off AC Milan to secure the Spanish winger's signature.

Liverpool have long been linked with the 22-year-old, who came through the ranks at Barca's famed La Masia academy. The Reds made a failed attempt to sign him on loan earlier this season.

The pacey wideman has struggled to nail down a regular berth since making his first-team breakthrough in the 2011-12 season, with 17 of his 19 La Liga appearances this term coming from the bench.

Tello has scheduled a meeting with Barcelona's sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta for the end for the end of the season, but it is believed the Spanish champions are preparing to sell him if they receive offers in excess of £8m.

Sources in Italy claim Milan have already discussed a transfer with the player's agent Josep Maria Orobitg, while they are preparing to make a tentative approach to Barcelona in the coming weeks.

Source: talkSPORT