Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is tipped to revive his bid to bring AC Milan midfield talisman Andrea Pirlo to Stamford Bridge. Corriere dello Sport says Pirlo comes off contract inside 18 months and as yet talks over a new deal have not commenced.
Pirlo is set to become one of the hottest properties on the market and along with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation.
Though now 31, the chance to sign Pirlo for a nominal fee is too good an opportunity for Ancelotti to pass up and he will be front and centre once the midfielder's minders indicate a willingness to talk.
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