Milan Calciomercato Thread

[Forza_Roma]

I think i read an article saying that Gutusso never wanted to leave Milan. Umm...on countless occasion he stated that he wanted to go to the Rangers. What's he talking about?

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Galliani Holds Talks Over Drogba, Shevchenko

Adriano Galliani has claimed that he has held talks with Chelsea over the potential transfers of Didier Drogba and Andriy Shevchenko.

Amid the chaos surrounding head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s reported snub of Chelsea yesterday, Galliani admitted holding talks with the London club’s chief executive Peter Kenyon over the strike duo.

Galliani also alleged that Kaka's name came up in conversation with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, but he has assured fans that the 2007 world footballer of the year is going nowhere.

After the rumours throughout yesterday, Ancelotti labelled talk of him making the switch to west London as "fantasy football", but it does appear that there could still be some movement between the two clubs this summer.

"Yesterday we had a chat with Mr Kenyon of Chelsea,” Galliani revealed to Sky Sports on Wednesday.

"We were talking about football things in general. We still have a very good rapport with Stamford Bridge."

Galliani revealed a list of players that included former San Siro star Shevchenko, the powerful Drogba and Kaka who had been discussed at the meeting, saying: "Sure we talked about all these things and our targets.

"But I can tell you for example that Kaka is absolutely not for sale. Just like Carlo Ancelotti he will be here next season."

Milan are desperate to sign a new striker this summer having missed out on qualification to the Champions League after a fifth place Serie A finish.

Long-term target Amauri chose a move to rivals Juventus ahead of a transfer to Milan from Palermo, with Champions League prospects having a role to play in his decision.

Galliani has previously indicated Drogba is high on Ancelotti's summer wish list, while Drogba himself has been plagued by speculation ever since Jose Mourinho left the club last September.

Shevchenko terrible time at Stamford Bridge since his £30 million move from Milan two years ago and a return has also long been rumoured.

The Ukrainian still has strong ties with the club and in particular with Silvio Berlusconi, the former president who stepped down after being elected to his third term as Italian prime minister.

Ancelotti yesterday officially ruled out a move to Stamford Bridge, and re-iterated his stance this afternoon.

"It is just fantasy football that happens every year. I will stay with AC Milan next season,” he also told Sky Sports.

The 48-year-old is under contract at the San Siro until 2010, with his rejection leaving Chelsea still searching for a replacement for Avram Grant, who was sacked last month.

Goal.com - Transfer Zone - Galliani Holds Talks Over Drogba, Shevchenko

[Aladino]

Abromovic, we will give you Ancelotti and even chuck in a few useless Brazilians if you give us Drogba and Cech. Problem solved

In all honesty I can't believe they are still after Sheva, he needs to go back to his roots in the Ukraine

[Benfica7]

Milan have confirmed their squad for the 2008/09 UEFA Cup competition and Alessandro Nesta will not be taking part.

Goalkeepers: Dida, Abbiati, Kalac.

Defenders: Maldini, Kaladze, Zambrotta, Jankulovski, Favalli, Senderos, Bonera, Darmian, Pasini, Antonini.

Midfielders: Emerson, Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Flamini.

Strikers: Pato, Inzaghi, Seedorf, Borriello, Kakà, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

This would be a hit for Milan, but they would deff have the money to bring someone just as good or better in

There are reports that Manchester City are planning a vast bid for Milan star Kaka this time next year.

The Eastlands outfit are now owned by Arabian millionaire Dr Sulaiman Al-Fahim and he stunned the football world by supplying £32 to lure Robinho.

The Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), who will take control of City in the coming weeks, are expected to try and make many more huge swoops next summer.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the ADUG set aside £30m to try and lure Cristiano Ronaldo but will now save that money as part of a Kaka fund.

Kaka has been a target for Chelsea for the last year, but Manchester City's new wealth could allow the Citizens to gazump the Blues, just as they did for Robinho.

While Kaka has always stressed his desire to stay at San Siro, there are suggestions that the presence of compatriots Robinho, Elano and Jo could persuade him to relocate to Manchester.