Cagliari Keeper Marchetti In Milan To Discuss Transfer – Report

The Rossoblu keeper and his agent are in Milan at present, in order to discuss his future.

It was reported yesterday that Milan were lining up the Cagliari stopper Federico Marchetti as a short term replacement for the injured Christian Abbiati.

These reports have been confirmed with the news that the player and his agent are currently in Milan, where they will discuss a potential contract with the club.

“It is a great satisfaction to see Marchetti already being tracked by great clubs,” his agent William Gabetti stated in an interview with Calciomercato.com.

“When he was in the youth squad of Torino, he did not have confidence in himself, and consequently he was loaned out by the club on several occasions.

“He currently has a contract with Cagliari for another three years, so it is up to the Sardinian club to decide his future.

“At this time however, we will negotiate with Milan to see exactly what they are after, and take it from there.

“Marchetti seems the only real objective for their club in goal, as Abbiati is injured, Dida is 35 years old, whilst Kalac is 36,” the agent concluded.

The Italian keeper has been in outstanding touch for the Sardinians this term, as his consistent performances have resulted in the club posing a serious threat for European qualification next season.

Kaka Is Not For Sale - Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani

Kaka will not be leaving Milan to join Real Madrid but nor will any major signings be made by the Italian outfit as Adriano Galliani tightens the purse strings.

Adriano Galliani has announced that Milan star Kaka is not for sale amid rumours that he will join Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Prudence at the Italian club could also see coach Carlo Ancelotti leave.
The Rossoneri's vice president was keen to quash the latest reports linking the Brazilian with a move away from the club, stating that his star man is not available.

The Spanish media reported that Florentino Perez was keen to have Kaka signed along with Ronaldo before he announced his intention to run for the Madrid presidency again.

"Kaka is not for sale," Galliani was quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport as declaring.

Milan may be keeping their playmaker, but they could see their coach go if his demands to strengthen the defence and front line fall on deaf ears.

Galliani has already stated the club intends to tighten its purse strings in the near future and, at this point, it seems highly unlikely that the Rossoneri will make a host of big-name summer signings. Therefore, Ancelotti’s future hangs in the balance.

Nemanja Vidic Has No Reason To Leave Manchester United - Agent

The representative for the Red Devils' defensive ace has insisted that Milan and Inter have no chance of securing his client’s services.

Italian and English press reports have suggested in recent weeks that Serie A giants Inter and Milan were prepared to start a bidding war to sign Manchester United central defender Nemanja Vidic in the summer.

The Serbian international’s agent Silvano Martina soon moved to quash the rumours in an interview with Goal.com and has now further clarified his stance.

“There is no truth in these whispers, because he is a first-team regular in the Red Devils' side and is not for sale,” the representative told Calciomercato.it.

“He loves it in Manchester and Italian clubs cannot afford to buy him, nor can Spanish ones for that matter. He still has several years left on his contract and is settled there.

“He is European and World champion, why would he want to leave? Every other destination would be a step down.”

Inter official Gabriele Oriali was spotted chatting with Vidic after the Champions League game between the Nerazzurri and Manchester United at Old Trafford, fuelling speculation that the Serie A leaders could make a move at the end of the season.

“I saw them talk,” admitted Martina, “Inter had been following him a few years ago and Oriali probably told him ‘you would not have scored if you were playing with us’, or perhaps just complimented him."

Kaka The Only Player I'd Pay To Watch - Frank Lampard

Kaka has a big fan in Frank Lampard...

Frank Lampard has paid AC Milan's Brazilian phenom Kaka the ultimate compliment by declaring him to be the only player that he would part with his hard-earned cash to watch.

While the debate over who the best player on the planet is between Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi shows no signs of abating, there is no question in the mind of Chelsea's star midfielder.

Lampard told News of the World, “You get to play with and against the very best when you play for Chelsea, but Kaka is the only player in the world I would pay money to watch. Some of the things I have seen him do on the pitch amaze me.

“He has the lot — fantastic skill, pace, vision, great passing and he scores goals. As a midfield player you are lucky if you have three of those attributes.

“For me, he is the best player in the world and he’ll probably go down as one of the best ever. I’ve admired him for years. I look at a player like that and see if I can learn anything from him.

“And when a player enjoys watching another professional you know they are something special.”

Lampard would have had the pleasure of lining up against Kaka more regularly had Manchester City managed to pull off a €100 million transfer coup in January.

Ancelotti: Kaka Will Be Back Against Siena

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti announced that Kaka will return against Siena and accused Jose Mourinho of opening his mouth too often for his own good...

After what must have seemed an eternity to Milan fans, Brazilian star Kaka is set to return to action this weekend.

His coach, Carlo Ancelotti, confirmed the news in his pre-match press conference before the game against Siena on Sunday, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

Kaka's return may prove to be vital. Ancelotti is well aware that Siena are very well organised and have one of the best defensive records in Serie A. The Tuscan side have only conceeded 26 goals this season, one less than Milan themselves.

Ronaldinho and David Beckham are also both fully recovered and available for the match. Clarence Seedorf, however, will not make it.

Ancelotti also became the latest football figure to express his frustration at the one-man pantomime that is Inter coach, Jose Mourinho.

“He is a great communicator but often says things that are not really worth saying," noted the Rossoneri boss.

“I am, however, full of admiration and interest for his methods. It would be interesting to follow one of his training sessions.

“It does not matter what happened in Manchester, we are still talking about a man who is a fantastic coach.”

Milan go to Siena on the back of a 3-0 victory over Atalanta last weekend.

Milan Hop On The Keirrison Bandwagon

Italian giants AC Milan have joined the race to sign Brazilian sensation Keirrison.

Barcelona and Liverpool have already admitted their interest in the 20-year-old Brazilian with AC Milan now joining the race for Keirrison's signature.

Keirrison currently plays for Brazilian giants Palmeiras, on loan from Cortiba who own 20 percent of his contract. The other 80 percent of the striker's contract is owned by Traffic Sports Marketing, the same company who own the rights to Manchester United's Carlos Tevez.

The player, who has already netted 13 times in 10 games for Palmeiras, expressed his own desire to one day play for La Liga leaders Barcelona. However, his interests may soon turn elsewhere as his idol Ronaldo's old club AC Milan have shown their interest in the youngster.

Speaking via telephone on Brazilian talk show Bem Amigos, Rossoneri technical director Leonardo revealed his club's interest.

"The reason for my call is not to speak to Ronaldo," Leonardo said.

"I wanted to call Keirrison.

"Ronaldo has already played for Milan and scored goals, now it is time for Keirrison. It impresses me that he can score with his left and score with his right. He has the ability to dribble and has a perfect touch."

Flattered by the kind words of Leonardo, Keirrison still remained firm in his dreams of one day playing for Barca.

"If I was to pick a team to join from Europe, I would like to play for Barcelona, like Ronaldo and Romario. It would be great to play in Spain.

"I have watched Romario and Ronaldo play for them in the past and that made me aspire to want to play for a great club like Barca.

"I have also dreamt about playing alongside someone like Lionel Messi one day."

Kaka: I'll Be Back For Milan When The Pain Stops

Milan star Kaka has said he does not yet know when he will be able to get back to playing for the Rossoneri...

One reason for Milan’s tough season and the ensuing pressure on coach Carlo Ancelotti has been Kaka's injury-plagued campaign.

The Brazilian international’s latest blow came last month in Milan’s game against Reggina, and it is still unclear when he will return, Datasport reports.

Kaka said, “I’ll be back as soon as the pain in my foot is under control. It’s unfortunate because the area I hurt comprises of several tendons that keep getting inflamed.

“I did play a year once with a bad knee but, until last week, this was unbearable and it still hurts.”

Milan’s vice-president, Adriano Galliani, has defended the 26-year-old.

“Anyone who thinks Kaka does not want to come back as soon as he can needs their head examined,” he declared.

“His attachment to our colours is beyond question.”

Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic & Jonny Evans On Milan Shortlist – Report

The Rossoneri are being linked with a €33.4 million swoop for the Red Devils' defensive duo...

Italian giants Milan are preparing an offer in the region of €22.2 million (£20m) for Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic, according to a report in British newspaper The Daily Mail.

It is claimed that the 27-year-old Serbia international has already held talks with il Diavolo and an agent about a potential transfer at the end of the season. This news breaks just days before the Red Devils' Champions League last 16 second leg tie against Inter on February 24.

Meanwhile, it is also alleged that the Rossoneri have identified fellow United defender Jonny Evans as another possible recruit for the summer.

Apparently, the Serie A outfit are prepared to bid around €11.1m (£10m) for the 21-year-old Northern Ireland international.

However, it is believed that Milan may face competition for the 6ft 2in centre-back's signature because Spanish giants Real Madrid are also rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.

Despite the speculation, it is unlikely that Manchester United would sell the duo given they are two of the most highly-rated defenders in Europe at present.

Felipe: Kaka is going nowhere

There was a particularly poignant meeting at the Al Sadd stadium this week when three Brazilians were reunited after playing against each other at youth level in Brazil, and later donning the illustrious blue and yellow national team colours together.

Two of them have since become the best football players in the world, whilst the other - Felipe George, has become the best football player in Qatar.

"It was nice to meet Ronaldinho and Kaka again," Felipe told Al Jazeera with a smile.

"I know them very well from Brazil, where I played against them, and from playing together in the national team.

"They are happy to visit me here in Qatar, and to talk about life here and family ties."

With such a wide range of topics on the agenda in the Doha reunion, Felipe also revealed that Kaka was never seriously considering the astronomical offer from Manchester City’s UAE based owners in January.

'Milan boy'

"He likes Milan. It is his house, Kaka is a Milan boy," Felipe said, before adding that transfer rumours linking Kaka to Real Madrid in the summer were also wide of the mark.

"He wants to stay at Milan for his whole life if possible."

Felipe – widely touted as the best player to ply his trade in Qatar in a sparkling career for Al Sadd - said he would also catch up with the host of other Brazilian players in the Milan side.

"I also know the others, Emerson, Dida, Tiago, it's nice that they are here and very good for Qatar that a team like Milan comes here.

"The Qatari players can learn a lot from these stars and improve in the process."

The left-footed Brazilian was seen introducing Ronaldinho and Kaka to long serving Al Sadd captain Jaffal Rashid al-Kuwari, who is bidding farewell to football in spectacular style with the game against AC Milan.

Jaffal honoured

"Jaffal is a very good professional and a good person too," Felipe said.

"Unfortunately he is stopping now but I hope he continues with us outside of the pitch."

The Brazilian himself has been tipped to follow his playing career in Qatar with a coaching role, but said he still had a few years left before thinking about a switch to coaching.

Current Qatar coach Bruno Metsu told Al Jazeera that the visit of the Milan players would be "a beautiful present for Jaffal as well as the fans."

"He was a stellar player for Qatar and he deserves this moment against some of the best players in the world. This is a fantastic moment when Milan comes to Qatar."

For Felipe, that moment offered the chance to catch up with a whole host of compatriots.

"But I hope they don’t play at 100%," he added with a grin.

"And scoring against Dida, that will be especially difficult."