Niang hails quality of Milan recruit Rami

The French centre-back looks set to make the switch to Massimiliano Allegri's side, after being suspended by his current club for criticising team-mates and manager Miroslav Djukic for Valencia's slow start to the the campaign.

Valencia president Amadeo Salvo confirmed Rami is in talks with San Siro outfit on Wednesday.

"Rami is a great defender," he  told Sky Sport Italia. 

"I knew him in the United States and also saw him in the France side, so I can say he's a very good player.

"We hope his qualities can help the team."

He added: "I hope that this season I will score more goals. I have to work hard, but the important thing is that the team wins.

"Our objective is to finish in the top three, as we are a great team with quality players. I believe we can do it."