Ancelotti keen on Sheva swoop
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Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Milan will do everything in their power to bring Andrei Shevchenko back to Italy, even if the coach admits a transfer looks unlikely at present.
The Ukrainian striker remains a revered figure at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and, following a difficult campaign at Chelsea, has been linked with a return to the club where he won the UEFA Champions League and the European Footballer of the Year award.
Chelsea, in contrast, have not seen the best of the striker as he has scored just four league goals in a season where he has been roundly criticised for his contribution to the club's cause.
Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani recently gave credence to speculation by revealing the Rossoneri were keeping a place in their squad open should Shevchenko seek a return over the summer.
Whilst Ancelotti admits he is desperate to see Shevchenko don the Milan shirt once more, the coach was warned that financial considerations could make any move unlikely.
"Adriano Galliani made our position very clear," Ancelotti told a press conference.
"It remains a difficult operation financially, even if Milan will do everything possible to bring him back.
"He is owned by Chelsea and their intentions are the main factor here."
Ancelotti will be spreading his net far and wide over the summer, with the Rossoneri coach also admitting he is a fan of Barcelona superstars Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o, as well as Marseille's French international Franck Ribery.
"Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldinho and Shevchenko are three world-class players who would improve any squad," added Ancelotti.
"Franck Ribery is also a player I like very much. He is a dynamic figure and had a great World Cup."
Meanwhile, Milan have moved to play down speculation that Kakha Kaladze could be sold in order to prise Chelsea-owned Brazilian defender Alex from PSV Eindhoven.
"Kaladze, as our other big players, is not for sale," Galliani told the Italian press.
"All of our big players are confirmed and their sale will never be negotiated." -
that is the best way for milan and shev
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wtf?
sheva merely stay in epl in one season and now he wants to leave -
swoop kaka plus a bit of cash.
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Swoop kaka i don think so..He is a priceless asset in Serie A at the moment..
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i dont think chelsea are willing to make a loss
if they are offerin a trade in, then we might se something