Milan midfielder Rino Gattuso admits that there is a fear within the dressing room that the team risks letting the Scudetto slip through its fingers.

The gap at the top closed to just two points on Sunday and next week's Derby della Madonnina against champions Inter is already being billed as a title decider.

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Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo has flirted with Milan, telling reporters in France that he'd like a move to San Siro this summer.

The Nigeria international is out of contract at the end of the season and will not extend his existing deal with Marseille.

Speaking to Canal Foot Club, he said: "I am honoured by the interest of top European clubs. Milan are my No 1 option."

The 25-year-old has also been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.

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Mario Balotelli's representative says the player is happy at Manchester City, but a move to Milan is still a possible option.

Balotelli is going through a tough spell at City which has raised some question marks over his future.

Things then took another twist last week when his needless red card in the Europa League saw him dropped from the Italy squad for breaking Cesare Prandelli's code of ethics.

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Clarence Seedorf admits Milan must rediscover their form and now “hope Inter make a mistake.”

The Serie A leaders fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Palermo last night, meaning the gap could be cut to just two points today if Inter beat Lecce.

“There is a great deal of anger within the squad, as we were unable to finish off our chances and were also quite unlucky,” said the Dutchman.

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Alexandre Pato and Marek Jankulovski risk missing out on the Milan derby after test results on their injuries.

Both limped off during last night's 1-0 defeat at Palermo and today the club announced the medical examinations.

“Pato has a slight sprain to the left ankle and is expected to recover in around 10 days,” read a statement.

“Jankulovski sprained his left knee with a strain of both the medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament.

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Leonardo is looking forward to the Milan derby, but won't pin all his hopes on that game. “All the remaining matches are decisive.”

Inter moved within two points of the Serie A leaders with today's 1-0 win over Lecce, as the Rossoneri were beaten in Palermo last night.

After the break for international duty, the two teams go head-to-head in the Derby della Madonnina on April 2.

“All the remaining matches are decisive, not just that one,” said the Coach.

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Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini is not afraid of leaders Milan. “We have beaten them many times and can do it again tonight.”

The evening kick-off at the Stadio Barbera sees the Sicilians aim to end a run of five consecutive defeats.

“In recent years we have beaten Milan many times and can do it again tonight,” declared the patron.

“It won't be easy, but if the side finds the right mentality, then this can happen.”

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There are reports from Brazil that Milan have a deal for Borussia Dortmund defender Dedé to join in the summer.

The 32-year-old Brazilian has declared he will not remain in the Bundesliga beyond the end of this season.

However, he wishes to stay in Europe for another two years before returning to South America.

According to O Globo newspaper, Milan have already reached a basic agreement to sign Dedé.

He would strengthen the left side of the defence, which is currently among their weakest spots.

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Milan should be happy at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ban, as he was “a weight on their shoulders,” said Maurizio Zamparini.

The Rossoneri face Palermo this evening with a 19.45 UK time kick-off, but Ibra sits out the first in his three-match ban.

“Milan should be happy, as his absence is an advantage for them,” insisted Palermo President Zamparini.

“In the last few games, the Swede had been a weight on their shoulders.”

It's not new for Zamparini to stir up controversy ahead of a big match.

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