AC Milan are preparing to take a more serious approach to the transfer market having secured their place in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday night.

A 3-1 aggregate success over Red Star Belgrade means the Rossoneri can now count on the added financial bonus of top level European football next season and can splash out accordingly.

Topping their wanted list is Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani headed to the Spanish capital today hoping to return with the Brazilian striker.

"We have asked for Ronaldo from Real and the player is keen, but first of all we need to negotiate with Real Madrid," said Galliani after Milan's win in Serbia.

Milan have already missed out on the likes of Hernan Crespo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who both joined city rivals Internazionale, due to their reluctant approach to transfer deals because they were unsure if they would qualify for Europe.

However, the cheque book can now be opened and Ronaldo is ready to return to the city where he played five seasons with Inter.

Carlos Tevez of Corinthians is another Milan target, while many more names will inevitably be linked with the Italian giants between now and August 31, when the transfer window closes.  Agencies