Chelsea alone in Ronaldinho
race
The chances of Ronaldinho swapping Barcelona for Chelsea have
improved after a Milan source said their priority was to sign a
striker rather than a playmaker, which they already possess in
Kaka. The Italian club were perceived to be Chelsea's primary
rivals in the pursuit of the Brazilian, who is becoming
marginalised at Camp Nou. However, a source at Milan has confirmed
that an attacking midfielder would not be their priority either
during the mid-winter transfer window or at the end of the current
season.
Instead the source at Milan, who are currently 13th in Serie A
after a dismal start to the domestic season, said the club would
target a ball-winning centre-forward in the mould of Didier Drogba,
after seeing Ronaldo, Filippo Inzaghi and Alberto Gilardino
struggle this season.
That would, theoretically, leave Chelsea as the main suitors for
Ronaldinho, with their owner, Roman Abramovich, having long
targeted the Brazilian as a player who could supply the guile and
effervescence he has been seeking at Stamford Bridge. Barca have
valued him at £43m but would probably accept a substantial
offer.
Abramovich met the player's brother, Roberto Assis in August and
Chelsea are one of the few clubs able to match Ronaldinho's and
Barça's financial demands. Other senior figures at Stamford Bridge
are understood to be doubtful over whether a move for the
27-year-old would be advisable, particularly given the Premiership
club's desire to streamline its business.
Milan know where their place is and back-out... How to go against
Chelsea... Roman can buy the whole Milan club and you can throw in
Inter and he can still afford... 
