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'Rumours are part of our job' - Montella unsure of AC Milan future amid takeover talk

Ahead of Saturday's Serie A game against Palermo, the Rossoneri coach has said that he hopes to keep his job amid an impending takeover

AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella wants the chance to remain in his job after the club's takeover has been completed.

Chinese group Sino Europe Sports are expected to finally seal their long-awaited deal for the Serie A club and reports have suggested the new owners could seek to replace Montella.

Milan head into Sunday's home game against Palermo with a chance of climbing into European qualification places and Montella shrugged off reports about his future at his pre-match news conference.