The 28-year-old, who is under contract with the Catalan side until 2010, has endured his worst season since joining from Paris St Germain in 2003.

The forward has been plagued by injury and fitness problems and has started only 13 league games.

A summer transfer away from the Nou Camp seems inevitable and Milan had been thought the most likely destination.

But Berlusconi said on Sunday: "I have never been certain we needed Ronaldinho, and at the moment I don't really think we do."

The 2006 FIFA Player of the Year has also been linked with Milan's city rivals Internazionale and Manchester City.

One player who does appear to be on his way to the San Siro is Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani revealed after his club's 2-1 triumph over Internazionale that the Rossoneri are close to signing the France international.

Flamini's contract with the Gunners ends this summer allowing him to join the Italian giants on a free transfer.

Galliani said: "Flamini will arrive tonight in Milan and will sign a four year contract."

Flamini is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.