Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to launch a serious bid to bring Kaka to London. The People says the double-winning Stamford Bridge chief has persuaded Roman Abramovich that he needs to get his cheque-book out this summer for a swoop that will make Blues red-hot favourites for the title - and the Champions League.
The Italian hopes to persuade his old AC Milan star Kaka to quit Real Madrid after just one season - and the inside word is that new Bernabeu boss Jose Mourinho may be willing to play ball with his old club.
Ancelotti and Kaka are close and Chelsea sources say that the attacking midfielder, a disappointment at the World Cup, is the No.1 priority at Stamford Bridge right now.
Kaka, who failed in his first season to set the Bernabeu alight, has reportedly told friends that he may not fit into Mourinho's tactical style.
If Mourinho hints that he is surplus to requirements, Chelsea will be first in the queue with a £50million offer.
Chelsea have a gaping hole in their midfield with Michael Ballack, Joe Cole and Deco all leaving London. With those three high-earners off the payroll, Ancelotti will have the financial clout to lure brilliant Brazilian Kaka.
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