"I don%uFFFDt think that the Brazilian is a priority, but just one of several," Seedorf explained. "I would be happy if he arrived and I think that Carlo Ancelotti would find a formation that would suit him, but other players are needed.

"Would my position be under threat? I just try and put myself in the Coach%uFFFDs plans, but I know that to have three strikers like Ronaldo, Alexandre Pato and Alberto Gilardino on the bench is ridiculous.

"However, I think that the understanding between myself and Kaka over the last two seasons has been important."