Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has rejected claims of a Real Madrid raid for left-back Ashley Cole, while also ruling out a possible move for Brazil ace Kaka from the Spanish giants (13/8 favourites – Premier League Outright).
Reports have claimed that the 29-year-old Cole held talks with Ancelotti last week about his desire to leave the club.
The England left-back is reportedly keen to escape the media spotlight for his actions both on and off the field and is tempted to reunite with Jose Mourinho, who signed him for Chelsea in 2006.
The Portuguese tactician, who led Inter Milan to Champions League glory earlier this year, has taken up the reins at the Bernabeu and is believed to want the former Arsenal star, who is widely regarded as the best left-back in the world.
However, Ancelotti insists that Cole is going nowhere and that no amount of money will tempt him to sell.
“Ashley Cole will not be sold at any price,” said the Chelsea boss.
“There is no price that we would sell him at. We believe he is the best left-back in the world and because of this he will stay at this club.
“Nothing has changed in our position. Everyone can forget about Ashley Cole leaving this club.”
The Italian tactician has also dismissed the possibility of a move for Real playmaker Kaka, after reports suggested Mourinho wanted to offload the former World Player of the Year to help fund his revolution in the Spanish capital.
Kaka made the move in a £68.5million deal last summer but failed to hit the heights in his first season in Madrid under Manuel Pellegrini.
Ancelotti was at the helm at AC Milan when Kaka joined the club in 2003 and enjoyed a good working relationship before they both sought pastures new last year.
However, the Blues boss has played down the possibility of reuniting with the attacking midfielder at Stamford Bridge.
“Kaka cannot come to Chelsea,” Ancelotti told Sky Italia.
“He was one player of mine and has done so much for Milan, but now he belongs to Real Madrid and he will decide about his future along with his current club.
“Certainly neither I nor Chelsea will do it (decide his future).”
Ancelotti led the Blues to the League and FA Cup double in his debut season with the club and they are 12/1 to repeat the feat in the Chelsea Specials market, while they are 6/1 to win the one trophy that has so far eluded them, the Champions League, behind Barcelona at 7/2 and Real at 4/1.
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