Chelsea have joined Manchester City in the race for unhappy AC Milan midfielder Rino Gattuso.

With both parties stonewalling queries this week about Gattuso demanding a move away, Il Messaggero says all signs are that the midfielder will slap in a formal transfer request in the coming weeks.

Clubs are queuing up to speak with Gattuso, including Bayern Munich and from Qatar.

However, the former Rangers star wants a return to the UK and Chelsea and City are keen to bring him to England in January.