Kaka primed for £60m approach from United as replacement for Ronaldo

24 April 2009 15:56
Kaka's agent will listen to offers from Manchester United over a £60million move from AC Milan, according to reports.[LNB]The interest feeds speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo will finally leave Old Trafford for Real Madrid in the summer.[LNB]The English, world and European champions are said to see the Brazil playmaker as a perfect replacement for the Portugal star.[LNB] The Kaka's the star: Milan's Brazil star is said to be in Manchester United's sights[LNB]The 27-year-old had previously been settled at the San Siro, but Milan accepted a £100m approach for him from Manchester City in January.[LNB]Kaka ultimately rejected their advances but has still been linked with a summer exit, most notably to Real Madrid.[LNB][LNB]Sources indicate that Madrid's president-in-waiting Florentino Perez has already discussed a £60m deal with Milan but has been told they will need to up their offer by at least £15m.[LNB]United would presumably have to fork out a similar figure, which is at the same level that Madrid are understood to be ready to pay for Ronaldo.[LNB] Shooting boots: Ronaldo unleashes a trademark blast[LNB]Kaka, who has also interested Chelsea in the past, has previously spoken of his desire to one day play in England. And there are reports of a radio interview that he gave last summer talking in gushing terms about United.[LNB]He apparently said: 'United have some great players in (Ryan) Giggs and (Paul) Scholes and especially Wayne Rooney.[LNB]'One of my best friends, Anderson, is also there, how can anyone say no? They are the English and European Champions and a great club to play for.'[LNB][LNB]  

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