Milan Set To Accept Manchester City's Kaka Bid - Report
#1
01-14-2009, 11:41 PM
Milan Set To Accept Manchester City's Kaka Bid - Report
UK tabloid The Daily Mail claims that AC Milan will accept Manchester City's €110 million offer for Brazilian superstar Kaka.
Mark Hughes, the Sky Blues boss, chose to chase to 26-year-old after the club's Arab investors handed him a short-list of January targets that also included Lionel Messi, David Villa and John Terry.
The former FIFA World Player of the Year's agent revealed recently that talks were underway between the two clubs, and that it was "not impossible" that a deal could be completed this month.
However, the player himself has been quoted this week as saying that he wants to remain at the San Siro for many years yet, even though he hopes to experience Premier League football at some stage in his career.
City are prepared to make Kaka the best-paid player on the planet, with reports suggesting that wages of €82 million over five years are on offer.
But while the former Sao Paulo star is uninterested in money - or so he and his agent claim, in any case - he hasn't ruled out the move entirely, according to The Sun.
Britain's top tabloid reports that Kaka could yet sign on at City, provided they agree to insert a series of get-out clauses in his contract.
Under his terms, the Rossoneri hero will only join the Eastlands outfit if the following promises are made: Shiekh Mansour and Abu Dhabi United Group keep control of the club; City qualify for the Champions League within the next two seasons; his representatives retain his image rights; and Robinho is not sold.
Paper talk at best, but it will be interesting to see how this burgeoning saga unfolds. Let's hope it's more entertaining than the Cristiano Ronaldo-Real Madrid affair...
Mike Maguire, Goal.com
Mark Hughes, the Sky Blues boss, chose to chase to 26-year-old after the club's Arab investors handed him a short-list of January targets that also included Lionel Messi, David Villa and John Terry.
The former FIFA World Player of the Year's agent revealed recently that talks were underway between the two clubs, and that it was "not impossible" that a deal could be completed this month.
However, the player himself has been quoted this week as saying that he wants to remain at the San Siro for many years yet, even though he hopes to experience Premier League football at some stage in his career.
City are prepared to make Kaka the best-paid player on the planet, with reports suggesting that wages of €82 million over five years are on offer.
But while the former Sao Paulo star is uninterested in money - or so he and his agent claim, in any case - he hasn't ruled out the move entirely, according to The Sun.
Britain's top tabloid reports that Kaka could yet sign on at City, provided they agree to insert a series of get-out clauses in his contract.
Under his terms, the Rossoneri hero will only join the Eastlands outfit if the following promises are made: Shiekh Mansour and Abu Dhabi United Group keep control of the club; City qualify for the Champions League within the next two seasons; his representatives retain his image rights; and Robinho is not sold.
Paper talk at best, but it will be interesting to see how this burgeoning saga unfolds. Let's hope it's more entertaining than the Cristiano Ronaldo-Real Madrid affair...
Mike Maguire, Goal.com
#2
01-14-2009, 11:44 PM
That is madness for Kaka... The ONLY player I could see paying anywhere close to that for is Messi. Yes, Messi - not Ronaldo. The potential is so great with Messi and he could carry a team like City, while Ronaldo would struggle there. Regardless, that is a ridiculous amount of money.
#4
01-15-2009, 05:42 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester City Withdraw Bid For Milan's Kaka? Sky Sports News reports that Manchester City have withdrawn their bid for Milan's Brazilian superstar Kaka.
The potentially record breaking transfer has been gathering steam, but the water has been well and truly muddied by fresh information.
The source is Anil Bhoyrul, of Arabianbusiness.com, who claims to have spoken to someone close to City's mega-rich owners.
He insists that City were actually chasing a 'B-list' Serie A striker, who they will unveil within the next 48 hours.
Kaka? Apparently the interest in him was more of a gamble to reiterate City's financial power.
However, the highly-rated midfielder is said to be far from keen on moving to Eastlands and wants to stay in Milan indefinitely, as quotes attributed to him have also indicated.
If Bhoyrul's information is to be believed, City have given up their frivolous pursuit, although other reports still suggest that an agreement is 'close'.
Boss Mark Hughes is expected to clear up the confusing situation today.
Greg Ptolomey, Goal.com
The potentially record breaking transfer has been gathering steam, but the water has been well and truly muddied by fresh information.
The source is Anil Bhoyrul, of Arabianbusiness.com, who claims to have spoken to someone close to City's mega-rich owners.
He insists that City were actually chasing a 'B-list' Serie A striker, who they will unveil within the next 48 hours.
Kaka? Apparently the interest in him was more of a gamble to reiterate City's financial power.
However, the highly-rated midfielder is said to be far from keen on moving to Eastlands and wants to stay in Milan indefinitely, as quotes attributed to him have also indicated.
If Bhoyrul's information is to be believed, City have given up their frivolous pursuit, although other reports still suggest that an agreement is 'close'.
Boss Mark Hughes is expected to clear up the confusing situation today.
Greg Ptolomey, Goal.com
#5
01-15-2009, 10:55 AM
I've heard that its back on again now.
I honestly think he will go. He's 26, if everything works out a five year deal would see him there till 31, at an estimated 500,000 pounds a week.....talk about a nice nest egg before you retire.
I honestly think he will go. He's 26, if everything works out a five year deal would see him there till 31, at an estimated 500,000 pounds a week.....talk about a nice nest egg before you retire.
#6
01-15-2009, 09:18 PM
ESPNsoccernet - Transfers - Man City make £107 million bid for Kaka
500K a week huh?
#9
01-16-2009, 08:40 AM
Update: Kakà To Turn Down Manchester City Offer
Premier League club Manchester City have reportedly put a whopping offer of €120 million on the table to prise Milan star Kakà away from the Stadio San Siro.
The Rossoneri confirmed last night that they were considering the bid, but Sportmediaset reports this morning that Kakà is ‘unconvinced’ over the English side’s proposals, leading to a heated discussion with his father and agent Bosco Leite.
According to the website, the Brazilian international is hoping Real Madrid will revive their interest in him if under-fire president Ramon Calderon resigns and former chairman Florentino Perez once again take the reins.
Meanwhile, Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has arrived at the club’s headquarters in Via Turati. The end of this saga is unlikely to unfold today, as the crunch meeting between Kakà’s father and the Citizens’ directors will take place next Monday.
Vince Masiello, Goal.com
The Rossoneri confirmed last night that they were considering the bid, but Sportmediaset reports this morning that Kakà is ‘unconvinced’ over the English side’s proposals, leading to a heated discussion with his father and agent Bosco Leite.
According to the website, the Brazilian international is hoping Real Madrid will revive their interest in him if under-fire president Ramon Calderon resigns and former chairman Florentino Perez once again take the reins.
Meanwhile, Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has arrived at the club’s headquarters in Via Turati. The end of this saga is unlikely to unfold today, as the crunch meeting between Kakà’s father and the Citizens’ directors will take place next Monday.
Vince Masiello, Goal.com