AC Milan could face competition from the Premier League in order to land Keisuke Honda when he quits CSKA Moscow in January.

Honda's contract with the Russian giants expires at the end of the year, leaving the Japanese international able to join any club without a transfer fee.

And although the 27-year-old had been expected to join Milan, he has revealed they are not his only option.

Everton were linked with a £5million bid for Honda during the summer, while Arsenal and Liverpool have also been tracking the attacking midfielder.

"Milan? They are an option, but not the only option," said Honda. "When the time comes, I will make a decision.

"I have now decided I will leave my club at the natural expiry of the contract."

Honda could help fill the void left by Manchester United signing Marouane Fellaini at Goodison Park, while Arsenal and Liverpool may see him as a cheap mid-season alternative to bolster their squads in January.

Source: Daily Express