Milan raise stakes in Drogba chase

Chelsea might have been pursuing AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to become their new manager but it appears there could be movement the other way with the Italian club claiming they have been given permission to speak to Blues forward Didier Drogba.

Milan are desperate to sign a new striker, particularly after Palermo forward Amauri chose a move to rivals Juventus, and club vice-president Adriano Galliani has suggested Drogba could be in line for a move to the San Siro.