Controversial capture: Kakuta (left) arrived at
Chelsea from French club Lens
AC Milan hope to convince France Under 21 midfielder
Gael Kakuta to turn his back on Chelsea.
The 19-year-old, who joined the Blues in controversial
circumstances three years ago, is out of contract at the end of the
season.
There had been doubts about whether he would be offered a new
deal as the west London club look to cut the wage bill, but French
newspaper L'Equipe has revealed that a four-year contract is on the
table.
Kakuta was excused international duty last month to thrash out
his future, though a move abroad could be even more tempting.
Bayern Munich have shown interest, but AC Milan have now emerged
as a strong competitor.
Kakuta is concerned at his lack of first-team opportunities at
Chelsea and would seek assurances from other suitors that he will
get playing time.
His arrival at the Barclays Premier League club was contested by
Lens in 2007. The 'tapping up' dispute led to Chelsea being banned
from signing any new players until January 2011 when FIFA handed
down their judgement in September 2009.
However, the Court of Arbitation for Sport overturned the
decision in February and cleared Chelsea of
wrongdoing.