Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is interested with the prospects of reuniting with Brazil midfielder Kaka. The Italian tactician has confirmed that he is in regular contact with the Real Madrid star.

Ancelotti has expressed his interest in Kaka’s skills, claiming that the Brazilian would help the coach’s cause at Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti would love to tempt the midfielder to the Premier League champions.

Ancelotti worked with Kaka at Milan with the Brazilian’s future still in the dark following the arrival of former Blues’ manager Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid manager.

The Italian told The People: “Kaka would do well for my cause and I speak to him on a regular basis. It would be a multi-million pound operation.”

Palmeiras hope to lure Ronaldinho back to Brazil. The Sao Paulo-based club have made the Milan forward their No 1 transfer target for this summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Palmeiras recently named former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new coach and have big plans for next season.

La Gazzetta understands the Brazilians are able to make a tempting offer for Ronaldinho with the help of their sponsors.

They intend to offer him a four-year deal worth €1 million a season.

The former Barcelona star is also reportedly attracting interest from Flamengo, Olympiakos and LA Galaxy.

When asked for his reaction to the speculation, Ronaldinho said: “I am now on holiday. I have nothing against the Press, but it’s not up to me to worry about it.”

Internazionale are desperate to tie World Cup star Wesley Sneijder. To keep Manchester United away from their playmaker, the Serie A champs have now offered him a 2015 contract extension.

“Wesley could stay on until 2015,” Sneijder’s agent Soren Lerby told De Telegraaf.

“After the World Cup we will head to Milan and sit down to speak with the directors.”

Sportmediaset.it reports Inter have already summoned Sneijder for a meeting to discuss an extension.

The Nerazzurri want to move fast after reports came trough about Manchester United who want to lure the Dutch international to Old Trafford.

Leonardo has put himself forward for the Brazil job just a few days after Dunga was sacked.

Dunga was dismissed a couple of days after Brazil’s defeat to the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals.

“I don’t believe that Brazil did badly,” Leonardo told Sky Italia. “In the group stages, they won their first two matches, playing very well and drew 0-0 with Portugal in the game that decided first place in the group. Then they won against Chile and played a great first half against Holland, dominating the game, but scoring only one goal.

“The only negative thing that I can say about Brazil is that they didn’t know how to manage a difficult moment, because they conceded a goal on account of a defensive error made by Julio Cesar and Felipe Melo. And from that point onwards it was a different game.

“In general, it wasn’t a brilliant team, but it was a very competitive Brazil.”

When asked to reveal whether he was disappointed that Milan players Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato hadn’t been called up, Leonardo said: “I have a direct relationship with them. Last year we were very close, but not because they are Brazilians. Because they are important players.

“Ronaldinho’s year was one of personal redemption. I believe that it was beautiful to see him return to a certain level, also because he reorganised some things in his private life.”

Leonardo then gave his reaction to reports that he is a candidate to take over at the Brazil team.

“Honestly, I don’t know anything. I have never spoken with the Federation, the only thing that I know is what comes out in the Press. I believe that it’s a strange moment for Brazil, it was a premature exit and it was unexpected.

“There are very important years in front of us because Brazil will host the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years.

“The coaching bug is very dangerous… I don’t know if you can say no or yes to the Brazil job. What I know is that we need to build a real project. I am not looking for a job, I am looking for a dream. I have decided to be available for everything.

“If I were to choose my path, perhaps it wouldn’t be the right moment. It’s been 20 years since I have been away from Brazil. I am thinking about making myself available. So I believe there is a need for a new management. I have decided to put myself forward. If nothing happens, I will decide what to do afterwards.”

Hernan Crespo has dismissed rumours about retiring from football and wants to stay at Parma for another year.

The former Internazionale and Milan striker turned 35 yesterday and has spent the summer working as a pundit at the World Cup.

When asked if he felt tired of football, Crespo said: “Absolutely not. I am enjoying myself like crazy.

“You know what keeps me going? The enthusiasm of the fans who pay for the tickets, then the training sessions and finally the games.

“I have a year left on my contract and I am going forward.”

Crespo then gave his judgement about Parma’s new Coach Pasquale Marino.

“Judging from what he did at Catania and Udine, I like him a lot. His teams have always played good football.”

Milan director Ariedo Braida has made it known that the Serie A giants are not going to sell Ronaldinho.

The 30-year-old Brazilian, whohas just one year left on his contract, has been linked with a move away from Milan with Greek side Olympiakos apparently interested.

However, Braida told Lancenet: “Ronaldinho will stay at Milan. He wants to stay and we want him to remain. Milan do not intend to sell any of their players, especially not Ronaldinho.

“The player will be with us until June 30, 2011 – the date his contract expires. All the rest is just rumour and speculation.”

Milan have been appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new coach on a two-year contract at the San Siro.

The former Cagliari manager Allegri replaces Leonardo, who left the club at the end of last season in the wake of heavy criticism from both the board and fans.

The 42-year-old tactician carried the Rossoblu to ninth and 12th place finishes in Serie A in his two seasons in charge.

“This day has made me very happy,” he told reporters.

“It was a bit of a long month but I am happy.

“Now we will have all the time to prepare for the season. We need to try to work in the best way possible to obtain the maximum.

“I’m not worried about the Milan dressing room, the technical staff are already all with me.

“Now a bit of a holiday.”

The former Pescara midfielder is regarded as one of the country’s finest young managers and he was voted to be awarded the Panchina d’Oro (Golden bench) prize as the best Serie A coach in both campaigns.

Milan goalkeeper Marco Storari has moved to Juventus with Genoa’s Marco Amelia joining Milan on loan. Milan announced the deals on their official website said in a statement on Wednesday.

Dida was released at the end of last season after years of service between the posts. Meanwhile Christian Abbiati is poised to be Milan’s first choice next season with Amelia as his deputy.

On the other hand, Juventus manager Luigi Del Neri knows Storari from his time at Sampdoria. The Italian keeper, who joins Juve on a three-year deal, played under Del Neri last season after Sampdoria secured his services on loan from Milan for the second half of the season.

Storari follows Catania’s Jorge Martinez who joined Juventus last week.

Fenerbahce are after Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and have made a mega offer for the Milan striker.

La Gazzetta dello Sport says Fener have tabled a bid of €18 million for Huntelaar, who has no interest in moving to Turkey.

The Dutch international would prefer the Premiership if he must leave Milan.

Marco Amelia is set to join Milan from Genoa.

It’s reported that the goalkeeper will initially move to San Siro on loan, with Milan having the option to make it permanent next summer.

Amelia was reportedly unhappy at Genoa and his agent, Carlo Pallavicini, has already met the Rossoneri directors to talk about a move for his client.

If all goes well, the player will soon undergo his medical at Milanello.

Amelia, who was part of Italy’s World Cup-winning squad in 2006, will be the first choice for Milan next season with Marco Storari set to join Juventus and Dida also on the move.