AC Milan's organizing director Umberto Gandini has admitted their coach Carlo Ancelotti may be persuaded to take over at Chelsea in the summer.

Although Guus Hiddink is in talks about taking over at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season, Ancelotti is believed to be owner Roman Abramovich's top target to succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari in the long term.

Ancelotti, 49, the longest-serving manager in Serie A, turned down a move last season but Gandini admitted he may now reconsider - but not until the end of the current campaign.

Speaking in Geneva at the European Clubs' Association general assembly, Gandini said: "I cannot talk on behalf of Carlo but I don't think he would be interested in doing anything now.

"But if the position will be open in July then I think he might consider it.

"He did already have a chance to consider it when he was approached last summer."

Gandini said there had been no approach to Milan so far by Chelsea but that there was a good relationship between the two clubs.

He added: "I'm totally unaware of any approach or any desire by Chelsea and Mr Abramovich. If that is the case I am pretty sure it will be a very straight and open discussion between the two clubs.

"But it's absolutely impossible that AC Milan would make any adjustment to the squad or technical staff now."

Ancelotti is understood to have an agreement with AC Milan whereby he can move on from the club when he wants regardless of his contract.

Gandini added: "In the summer, at the end of the season I think all teams have to evaluate the situation, players and coaches as well. It is a brand new system and a brand new world so I cannot speculate on anything."

Ancelotti has won two Champions League trophies as AC Milan's coach - and won the European Cup twice as a player with the club.

I always did like Chelsea.

Hahahahahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Good luck, Chelsea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocentsmily.gif)

I think you'd be very suprised. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) If he goes, it will be interesting. My money's on him leaving. Either to Chelsea or Madrid.

Yep! He will go for sure in june! Even if I respect Carlo much i think this will be a possitive change for us! I hope for a positive shock! I also hope that Rijkard will take care of Milan, he is a former player and he knows what we aspect from him, he knows how everythink is working in MILAN!

The media also talk a lot about Leonardo, but i think he is doing his job very well and he should stay a scout for stars like pato!

This post has been edited by KakaIlCapitano: Feb 11 2009, 12:48 PM

Madrid? They didn't even give Capello the chance to stay after winning the title because his football was too boring. Ancelotti won't stand a chance, his football is boring and he won't win the league.

Agreed with Kurt. Chelsea have reached a point where all they want is success. I don't think they'd care if it meant they had to play Ancelotti's way. but Madrid? the reason behind sacking Capello was loud and clear: they want beautiful football+trophies. even if they take Carlo, they'll do the same to him after one season because I'm dead sure Carlo's football is not what they want.

Well..for one it's not the old Prezzie anymore. And Milan have played beautiful football. It was just with this depleted team they're suffering. Even Ramos who played great with Sevilla is struggling with Madrid. I think the fans are sensible enough to see that.

However I do think Carlo will fit in Chelsea. His style of possession football is good enough to be considered 'beautiful'. He'll also get one of the most technically proficient teams around with the necessary amount of muscle.

Playing defensive minded football in the form of the Christmas tree is not considered beautiful in Spain.

This post has been edited by Zed.D: Feb 11 2009, 07:11 PM

I'm not sure on Ramos struggling. Not sure how up-to-date the stats were when I read them, but I read under Ramos Madrid have played 8, won 7, lost 1. The single defeat coming in Barcelona when he'd only been there a few days.

Silly me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Was talking about his 'style' kurtiepoo. And before matters escalate...Shut up..I kill you!

(not that this has anything to do with the topic) you think Ancelotti's football is boring but Mourinho's is not? Man!

Yep. Ancelotti plays a very narrow game and it doesn't really allow for much attacking football, it can be very dull. At least Jose plays with wingers who will generally play very exciting, attacking football. Not sure why people felt Jose played boring football, his Chelsea team used to win 3-0/4-0 quite regularly playing some incredible stuff.