'The agreement has been reached thanks to the friendship of the president of Porto,' Galliani told Italian media, adding that the 21-year-old would have a medical on Monday.

Cissokho, who media reports say has cost 15 million euros (S$30.6 million), will be Milan's first signing since the departure of coach Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea and playmaker Kaka to Real Madrid.

The Serie A side are also hopeful of signing VfL Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko and have been linked in the media with Sao Paolo midfielder Hernanes. -- REUTERS