TOP TARGET ... Fernando Torres
Roman Abramovich has told Carlo Ancelotti he will have
up to TWICE that amount to overhaul the squad.
Red Rom has put his faith in the Italian and will back
that up with a monster transfer kitty. Several players will also
leave.
Ancelotti is hopeful of signing at least two big names,
with Torres top of his hit-list closely followed by Atletico Madrid
striker Sergio Aguero.
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, Inter
Milan right-back Maicon and a new keeper are targets too.
Abramovich told Liverpool to name their price for the
Spain striker last summer, as he attempted to start the reign of
Ancelotti with a bang.
The Anfield club refused to sell but financial
pressures could change their position this summer.
Last week, Torres even admitted he may have to leave
Liverpool but that he wanted to stay in England.
Manchester City are also preparing a bid. Yet if they
fail to qualify for the Champions League and Liverpool do likewise,
the Londoners will be favourites to sign Torres.
Ancelotti has met Abramovich twice since the defeat by
Inter on Tuesday night and was assured his job was safe.
A further get-together has been planned for next week,
when details of the summer targets will be discussed as well as a
review of the entire football operation.
A senior source told SunSport: "Roman has recognised
things need to change at the club to make it successful in the way
he wants it to be.
"He's willing to spend big on star players but there
will also be an effort to recruit young talent, which can be
nurtured into the first team.
"Along with all of that, Ancelotti will be asked to
consult on a sweeping review of the whole football department -
including the coaches and the academy.
"The plans are beginning to take shape and, as well as
new faces, there will be a few departures too."
