Milan threat fails to deter Chelsea as Blues bide time over £45m Pato raid

09 July 2009 09:46
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to close the door on Chelsea's pursuit of Alexandre Pato. AC Milan insist the 19-year-old is not for sale and are preparing to offer him a new contract in response to Chelsea preparing a £45million move for the Brazil striker. But former San Siro boss Ancelotti, who also likes Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo, is prepared to be patient. 'No offer has yet been made for Pato or Pirlo,' said the new Chelsea boss. 'But that's not to say it won't happen in the future. 'The market it unusual this year, inflated by Real Madrid'ssensational purchases, so it's not easy to do business in this context.But we have until August 31.'

Source: Daily_Mail