Platini: Kaka bid 'ridiculous'

UEFA president Michel Platini will step up his efforts to bring in financial controls on top clubs after being stunned by Manchester City’s “ridiculous” £100m bid to sign Kaka.

Platini’s advisers are working on a number of different proposals aimed at creating a more level playing field – in financial terms – for clubs involved in the Champions League and Europa League – the revamped UEFA Cup.