Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed the Italian giants are interested in signing Chelsea pair Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel, according to the Express.

The Serie A club are looking to sign new players after receiving £16m from Liverpool for Mario Balotelli earlier this week. The club have been linked with Torres for several weeks, but have so far been put off because of the player's huge wages.

Milan were initially looking to take the player on a season-long loan with Chelsea subsidising some of his wages, but Torres is said to prefer a permanent deal. Given finances are tight with the club and they are not competing in Europe this season, it will be a difficult stretch to secure the Spaniard. However, Galliani insists the club are working to make the deal happen.

He said: "Our goal is to take a great striker.

"Fernando Torres? He is a great striker. Let's see if he comes or someone else. We are actively working."

Galliani was also asked about van Ginkel, who has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. He confirmed that Milan have made an offer for the Dutch midfielder.

He continued: "Van Ginkel? We are confident. We have made our proposal to Chelsea and are now waiting on an answer. We hope we can get him."