Chelsea’s Kaka Deal Still On?

AC Milan playmaker Kaka is still interested in a move to Stamford Bridge reports The Observer, as both clubs continue to discuss a possible transfer for the Brazilian.

Aug 10, 2008 9:30:20 AM

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The news of the potential deal first broke some months ago with Chelsea reportedly offering AC Milan £100 million for the Brazilian. However, since then all has gone relatively quiet on the Kaka-to-Chelsea front.

Indeed the West London side had been more closely linked with a move for fellow Brazilian Robinho instead, however with Real Madrid reluctant to sell especially after having failed to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, the Kaka deal looks to have raised its head once again.

The Observer claims that Kaka is still very much interested in a move to Chelsea and that the bid the Blues have made for the Brazilian is still under discussion at San Siro. The paper also quotes the player’s personal assistant, Diogo Kotscho, as suggesting a deal may be close.

“I spoke with Kaká yesterday,” he said before adding, “We know that the clubs are talking about the transfer, although they have not reached a conclusion yet. I think an August transfer is still a possibility, though Kaká will only talk about that when they do a deal. He is waiting for a deal and then he will start to negotiate with Chelsea.”

Whilst Carlo Ancelotti would be loathe to sell his star player, the arrival of Ronaldinho in Milan and the lack of Champions League football for his side this season has increased speculation that the time may be right for Kaka to end his AC Milan career.

The player’s personal assistant, revealed that it would be difficult for the Rossoneri to allow Kaka to leave, but did not rule a move out. He said: “Normally, Milan do not sell their best players. We think they like the proposal, but it is not so easy for them to accept it. For now we must just wait and see.”

Another factor that is thought to have irked Kaka is his club’s refusal to release him for the Olympics, despite allowing the newly-arrived Ronaldinho to attend. With fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari now installed at Stamford Bridge, it would seem that Chelsea have much to tempt the world footballer of the year.

Gill Clark