'Call me when you need me': Keisuke Honda asks AC Milan for a deal via Twitter after also asking Manchester United

Most footballers put themselves in the shop window for a transfer with their performances on the pitch.

But if you're Keisuke Honda, you do it via Twitter.

The Japanese forward is currently without a club, and has taken unusual steps in order to get himself fixed up.

On Friday he tweeted Manchester United, saying: "Give me an offer. I don't need money but I need to play with great team and great team mate!"

And now he has taken to Twitter again in an effort to find a new club - this time reaching out to former club AC Milan.

"I have always wanted to help you. Call me when you need me! @acmilan" he tweeted.

The Italian side, for whom he played 92 times between 2014 and 2017, could do with a few new players after a disastrous start to the season.

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They sit 16th in Serie A having lost their last three matches including a 3-1 defeat to Fiorentina on Sunday.

Honda spent last season with Melbourne Victory in Australia, for whom he scored seven goals in the A-League.

His career has also taken in spells at Nagoya Grampus, VVV-Venlo in the Netherlands, CSKA Moscow and Mexican side Pachuca.

The attacker made 97 appearances for Japan, scoring 37 goals and played in three World Cups.

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Richard Jolly's Premier League team of the week

Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City) – The Brazilian’s fine form continued as he made a couple of terrific saves in their 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Getty

Right-back: Matt Doherty (Wolves) – Inspired Wolves’ belated first win of the league season, scoring the opener against Watford and playing a part in the second. Getty

Centre-back: Martin Kelly (Crystal Palace) – Made a brilliant block to stop Todd Cantwell’s shot as Palace kept a clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Norwich City.

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – A giant at the back as he made a series of vital interventions at Bramall Lane in Liverpool’s 16th straight Premier League win. Getty

Left-back: Aaron Cresswell (West Ham) – Two goals in two weeks marks a fine return to the team for the left-back. His late goal secured the Hammers at point at Bournemouth. Getty

Right midfield: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) – The creative inspiration for a hard-fought win. Mahrez was selected ahead of Bernardo Silva and scored a crucial free kick. Getty

Centre midfield: Youri Tielemans (Leicester City) – Others got the goals but Tielemans provided the creativity and the class in midfield in the absence of the injured James Maddison. Getty

Centre midfield: John McGinn (Aston Villa) – A revelation this season, the Scot was outstanding in the eventful draw against Burnley and grabbed his third goal of the campaign. Getty

Left midfield: Mason Mount (Chelsea) – Even Frank Lampard has been surprised by his impact. Mount flourished and won a penalty in victory over Brighton. Getty

Striker: Harry Kane (Tottenham) – Delivered the crucial victory for 10-man Tottenham against Southampton. Kane’s decider eased some of the talk of crisis. Getty

Striker: Jamie Vardy (Leicester) – Took his brace in the 5-0 win over Newcastle clinically and took his tally to 14 goals in 17 league games under Brendan Rodgers. PA

Updated: September 30, 2019, 9:44 AM