Departing AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted he cannot take Kaka with him to Chelsea.

Ancelotti is expected to be named new Chelsea manager this week and revealed: "There is one player I would like to take, but I cannot take him with me."

And if his destination is Chelsea, he will find a team in buoyant mood after winning the FA Cup, and Ancelotti took his hat off to the man he would replace in London.

"Guus Hiddink is one of the coaches I respect the most and I am happy that he did a great job with Chelsea," he said.