Reports in Italy have tabbed the former Netherlands and Ajax boss as the number one candidate to replace Leonardo, who is set to leave the San Siro this summer after just one year at the club.

"I am still not ready," said Van Basten to Sky Sport 24. "I still have an ankle problem and I must resolve it. I can't do a big job like that of a coach as for that your mind has to be clear.

"I have read the reports about Milan and me. It's a good idea. Milan and the people of Milan are kind to me, but right now I have this problem with my ankle and it doesn't seem right to see a coach limp on the pitch.

"I have always had a good relationship with (Milan owner) Silvio Berlusconi but this is another thing entirely.

"Now I am thinking about the ankle, then everything is possible."

Van Basten believes Leonardo's assistant coach Mauro Tassotti would be the ideal candidate to take over the side should the Brazilian leave this summer.

"I am convinced that Tassotti would be a great coach," said the former Milan legend. "He is a man that has a lot of experience and knows Milan's culture and its fans well.

"He would certainly be in a position to train a team like Milan and the same goes for the other names that I have read like that of (Milan technical assistant) Filippo Galli.

"Leonardo has done very well up to now.

"The club sold many players but still managed to conquer third place (in Serie A)."