Manchester United are reported to have held talks with AC Milan
playmaker Kaka over a potential summer move to Old Trafford as a
replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo should the Portuguese leave for Real Madrid.
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Kaka: Still keen to stay at the San Siro?
It
is understood that the representatives for the 27-year-old Brazilian
met with United officials to discuss personal terms, which in wages
alone could earn the player £35m over five years.
The Sun report a source close to Kaka as saying: ''It was a very positive meeting, although nothing was agreed. ''The
player wants a five-year contract and wages of £135,000 a week. He is
very keen to join United and these are figures that are within United's
pay structure. It's up to them what happens now.'' No transfer
fee was discussed however Milan could expect to receive at least £70m
despite the prevailing economic climate - after all in January Kaka was
subject to a £100m transfer bid from Manchester City.Although
United's parent company recently reported debts in excess of £600m the
club could afford a move for Kaka if they decide to reinvest the cash
they would receive for Ronaldo, who at the least would command a fee in
the region of £70m.While Kaka is understood to have baulked at
the possibility of a move to the City of Manchester Stadium earlier
this year, Old Trafford is a different proposition, as the Brazilian
has previously admitted when he said: ''They have some great players in
Giggs and Scholes and especially Wayne Rooney. ''One
of my best friends, Anderson, is also there - how can anyone say no?
They are the English and European champions and a great club to play
for.''