[Nova]

There are reports that Chelsea are lining up a sensational bumper bid for Milan’s Brazilian ace Kaka.

The 25-year-old midfield wizard has heightened speculation over his future by admitting in recent weeks that he would like to play in Spain or England at some stage.

While the ex-Sao Paulo man insists that he is happy at the San Siro at present, The Daily Express claims that new Chelsea boss Avram Grant is desperate to lure him.

The Diavolo have rebuffed numerous approaches from Real Madrid for the Ballon d’Or award favourite, but The Daily Express claims a bid of £100m is a possibility.

“Kaka is certainly a long-term target and if there is any chance of getting him then Grant will try and make it happen,” an inside source reportedly stated.

“Avram likes Kaka very much and has told Abramovich that he is a good investment, even at £100m.

“Of course all the wealthiest clubs in the world want Kaka, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, but only Chelsea can really afford him.”

While there is no way to verify the veracity of The Daily Express’ claims, it is unlikely that Milan could refuse a bid of £100m even for a player of Kaka’s importance.

This post has been edited by Nova: Oct 11 2007, 12:51 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

It also depends on the players. There are not only clubs with or without class, but also players. There is a certain profile of players that joins Chelsea and there is a one that does not do that with such ease.

When we speak about class, Milan is on top without any concurrention. Real and Barcelona? Especially not Barcelona. I'll never forget the fact that they've released most of their legends when they didn't fit into their expectations/system (like Ablardo, Segi, Guardiola, Amor, Zubi; Manolo Sanchis, Ivan Campo, etc.).

Also, having Calderon and Mijatovic on helm of your club does not help. Still, Mijatovic is after all a former Real player, so,..

As for Kaka or Ronaldinho - simply said, I think that they're not so dumb to join the EPL. It would ruin them,... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Also, having Calderon and Mijatovic on helm of your club does not help. Still, Mijatovic is after all a former Real player, so,..

As for Kaka or Ronaldinho - simply said, I think that they're not so dumb to join the EPL. It would ruin them,... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I agree that it would ruin Kaka'/Ronaldinho to join the EPL. I think players in the German league are best suited to the EPL, guys that come over usually enjoy some success.

Fillipo pointed out my main reason as to why Milan have endless class, and Madrid have none:

Hierro was a legend of the club, and they just released him as they felt he wasn't good enough anymore. That'd be like Milan getting rid of Maldini Never!