Drogba On Top Of Milans Shopping List

voldemort · 03-07-2008, 11:07 AM

This is not the first time that the Ivorian - whose future at Stamford Bridge is less than clear - has been linked with Milan.

But the Rossoneri's early exit from the Champions League has hammered home to top officials that they are crying out for a decent centre forward. Drogba, it seems, is top of their wish list.

Wednesday Meeting

According to the Sun, Milan technical director Ariedo Braida met Drogba's representatives in Italy on Wednesday, just a day after the European exit to Arsenal.

"Milan are crazy about Didier. There was a meeting in Milan this week and the Italians said Didier is their priority for this summer," a source close to Drogba reportedly confirmed to the newspaper.

Wage Bitterness

The 30-year-old is said to be unhappy with his wages at Stamford Bridge, which are less than half those earned by club skipper John Terry. Chelsea have thus far failed to honour their promise to him of a pay rise, a vow made after last season's FA Cup triumph.

€20m The Limit

One stumbling block may be the price that Chelsea demand for the striker, who has been quoted in several French publications in recent months as saying he wanted to move on following José Mourinho's departure. Milan have allegedly told the Ivorian star to put pressure on the Blues to allow a move to go through for €20m or less - the Rossoneri have made it clear that they won't be held to ransom. Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille for close to double that amount in 2004.

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voldemort Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,191	Drogba On Top Of Milans Shopping List This is not the first time that the Ivorian - whose future at Stamford Bridge is less than clear - has been linked with Milan. But the Rossoneri's early exit from the Champions League has hammered home to top officials that they are crying out for a decent centre forward. Drogba, it seems, is top of their wish list. Wednesday Meeting According to the Sun, Milan technical director Ariedo Braida met Drogba's representatives in Italy on Wednesday, just a day after the European exit to Arsenal. "Milan are crazy about Didier. There was a meeting in Milan this week and the Italians said Didier is their priority for this summer," a source close to Drogba reportedly confirmed to the newspaper. Wage Bitterness The 30-year-old is said to be unhappy with his wages at Stamford Bridge, which are less than half those earned by club skipper John Terry. Chelsea have thus far failed to honour their promise to him of a pay rise, a vow made after last season's FA Cup triumph. €20m The Limit One stumbling block may be the price that Chelsea demand for the striker, who has been quoted in several French publications in recent months as saying he wanted to move on following José Mourinho's departure. Milan have allegedly told the Ivorian star to put pressure on the Blues to allow a move to go through for €20m or less - the Rossoneri have made it clear that they won't be held to ransom. Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille for close to double that amount in 2004.