Barcelona, AC Milan interested in Lazio midfielder Hernanes

Both AC Milan and Barcelona have expressed their interest in signing Hernanes from Lazio, according to the attacking midfielder's agent.

The Brazilian, regarded as one of the most creative players in Serie A, was linked with a move out of Rome earlier this summer.

However, those reports were dismissed by the 27-year-old's representative, who continues to insist that no formal bid has been made for his client.

"Right now I am in Brazil but I will be returning to Rome in August and I will speak again with [Lazio] president [Claudio] Lotito," Joseph Lee told Lalaziosiamonoi.it. "I have received many phone calls and had many requests for information on my client.

"There has been no official offer from a major club, but I have had several agents call me. I have heard of interest from Barcelona and also Milan, even though I have not received an offer.

"Hernanes has a contract with Lazio and has repeated several times that he wants to stay in Rome. His name, however, is circulating amongst many agents, who are all asking me for his details."

Hernanes joined Lazio from Sao Paulo in August 2010 and has established himself as a key player for the Italian club over the past two seasons.