[Morrison]

Udinese coach Luciano Spalletti has claimed that Marek Jankulovski is set to join Milan.

Jankulovski has been linked with a move away from Udinese for some time with the likes of Milan, Juventus and Chelsea all believed to be interested in his services.

The Czech Republic international is regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe and Udinese were resigned to losing him to a top club.

Milan are now thought to have won the race for his signature, according to Spalletti.

"Yes, Jankulovski is Milan's. That is what I have been told," Spalletti told Italy's Sky Sport television on Sunday.

Jankulovski missed Udinese's final game of the season on Sunday, ironically, against Milan.

Meanwhile, Spalletti hopes to stay at the club after guiding them into the UEFA Champions League after helping them finish fourth in the table.

"Probably we will realise tomorrow what we did," said Spalletti

"My future? I hope to stay here, I must talk with the president with tranquillity and we will decide.

"I have one year left on my contract and he talked to me before the end of the season, so now I'll hear what he wants to tell me.

"As for players, I think it will be difficult keeping all of them. There are important players who will have to evaluate their future, (Vincenzo) Iaquinta, (David) Pizarro, Giampiero) Pinzi and so on.

"They will have to talk with president in next days too."

As I said in other threads.. Jankulovski has already signed for Milan.. damn! He would be perfect for Juventus!