Everton and Tottenham to battle for frustrated AC Milan star in January

Keisuke Honda has struggled for game time this season

AC MILAN playmaker Keisuke Honda could be on his way to the Premier League in January.

 

The Japan international arrived at the San Siro on a free transfer in 2013, but has fallen out of favour under boss Sinisa Mihajlovic with just three Serie A starts this term.

And according to reports in Italy, Premier League pair Everton and Tottenham are hoping to sign the frustrated set-piece specialist when the transfer window reopens.

 

The 29-year-old hit out at the management earlier this month for blaming the players for Milan's poor form and also the club's owners for their lack of spending.

Honda said: "There is no point in blaming the players. Milan have used countless players over the past few years, and this year €100m (£75m) was spent.

Keisuke Honda has started just three Serie A outings under Sinisa Mihajlovic

Roberto Martinez and Mauricio Pochettino will battle it out for Keisuke Honda in January

"There are a lot of players who play international football, and they still can't perform for Milan. If we don't learn from this, it means that we are far from rebuilding this club.

"Looking at the past few years, I think it is clear this club cannot start over unless a lot of money is spent, like PSG or Manchester City."