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22.07.08, 11:40
GUANGZHOU, China (AFP) - Chelsea on Monday denied tabling a sensational world-record offer for AC Milan's Kaka as the transfer rumour mill went into overdrive at the start of their Asian tour.
Chief executive Peter Kenyon dismissed reports of a 150 million euro (238 million dollar) bid for the Brazilian World Player of the Year and said negotiations with the Italian club had stalled.
"There was no offer made. I have read the same articles. They have made it clear that he is not for sale and we will make it clear we have not made an offer," Kenyon said after arriving in southern China.
"There is no reason to negotiate over something they don't want to do and we have not made an offer."
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliano also laughed off the price-tag reported by Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport.
"There has been no offer of 150 million euros for Kaka from anyone, even less so Chelsea," he said.
"These are urban legends that nourish themselves. Tomorrow someone will write 200 million and hopefully by September we'll reach 300 million.
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Chief executive Peter Kenyon dismissed reports of a 150 million euro (238 million dollar) bid for the Brazilian World Player of the Year and said negotiations with the Italian club had stalled.
"There was no offer made. I have read the same articles. They have made it clear that he is not for sale and we will make it clear we have not made an offer," Kenyon said after arriving in southern China.
"There is no reason to negotiate over something they don't want to do and we have not made an offer."
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliano also laughed off the price-tag reported by Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport.
"There has been no offer of 150 million euros for Kaka from anyone, even less so Chelsea," he said.
"These are urban legends that nourish themselves. Tomorrow someone will write 200 million and hopefully by September we'll reach 300 million.
Chelsea deny record Kaka bid but want Robinho (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=Al_p8KiRL1MYBn5KdYjJ5NQmw7YF?slug=afp-fblengprchelseaasiachn&prov=afp&type=lgns)