Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka on AC Milan radar

15 November 2011 09:05
Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are on AC Milan's radar as the Italian giants search for a replacement for Antonio Cassano.[LNB] Italy international Cassano is out until next year after heart surgery and it is unknown at this stage exactly how long he will be sidelined for. [LNB] Wanted: Didier Drogba (left) and Nicolas Anelka are attracting Milan's attention[LNB]  Milan will look to add a striker in January although vice president Adriano Galliani stopped short of suggesting any concrete bid. [LNB]Drogba is out of contract at the end of the season and is looking for a new two-year deal although the Blues are offering a just a year. Anelka is also out of contract and is expected to leave. [LNB]Galliani said: 'It is said that someone will arrive but Santa is still far away. 'First we must evaluate the condition of Cassano, given that we have guaranteed a jersey holder.[LNB] Out of the game: AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano (left) has undergone surgery[LNB] 'Anelka is an important player, but I was in love with Drogba when he was at Marseille. But we are not looking at one player in particular.'  [LNB]Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is convinced Drogba and Anelka could do a job at his former club Milan.[LNB]He said: 'They are great players, in good physical condition. They are players of great quality and attitude.[LNB]'I see both fitting in very well at Milan but that does not mean one of the two are going to go.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea fan's 'racist slur' on Sturridge to be investigated by clubChelsea and Manchester City eye Valencia midfielder TopalSpurs set to offer Modric new ?100k-a-week deal to keep him out of Chelsea's clutchesI won't duck my duties, says under fire England captain TerryAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]

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