STAYING PUT ... Daniele De Rossi
The new Blues boss bid £22million for the
tough-tackling Roma midfielder.
But his offer was KO'd by the Serie A club who insist
De Rossi, 26, is not for sale at any price.
Roma director Bruno Conti said: "The offer was a lot of
money but it was refused. For Roma, this player is
untouchable."
And team president Rosella Sensi added: "De Rossi is
not for sale and will not be in the future."
Ancelotti is lining up a £2.5m bid for Norway
midfielder Erik Huseklepp, 24.
The Brann star has five goals in his last six games and
is set to figure in tonight's World Cup qualifier against
Scotland.
Aston Villa and Newcastle are also keen on him.