Clarence Seedorf wants Milan to sign Emmanuel Adebayor and hints Ronaldinho’s arrival could push him to the Premier League.
“We need a centre-forward,” he commented. “I have spoken personally with Adebayor and he revealed to me his desire to play for Milan.”
The 32-year-old Dutchman has a vested interest in this deal, as if the Rossoneri fail to prise Adebayor away from Arsenal, they will go for Ronaldinho instead.
In today’s Gazzetta dello Sport, Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that move would force Seedorf into a wide midfield role he has often complained about.
It is entirely possible Ronaldinho’s arrival would be a step too far for the former Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid and Inter star.
"I'd always love to come and play in the Premier League, but things just don't happen like that,” Seedorf told BBC Radio.
"I've never touched the Premier League yet, but let's say you never know. Opportunities come and go, when I was close to coming to England with Manchester United or Arsenal when I was at Sampdoria I went to Real Madrid.
"You cannot be everywhere, I've been playing in Spain and Italy. For now I'm in Italy and I'm always following with a very special eye the movements in the Premier League because at the moment it's an example for everybody."
Seedorf is at a crossroads for his career and already caused shockwaves when he pulled out of Holland’s Euro 2008 squad following disagreements with tactician Marco Van Basten.
It is certainly not a gamble to suggest the Dutchman could demand a transfer rather than play out of position to accommodate Ronaldinho.
