Crespo poised to seal Milan move

[Woozie]

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon will meet AC Milan officals next week to discuss the permanent transfer of on-loan striker Hernan Crespo.

AC Milan president Adriano Galliani said: "We will meet with Peter Kenyon on Wednesday to discuss Crespo.

"Our goal is to confirm the 11 starters from Istanbul for next season," added Galliani, referring to Milan's starting team in the Champions League final.

Chelsea are keen to sell Crespo in part exchange for Milan's Kakhabar Kaladze.

Crespo, 29, scored twice in the Champions League final before Milan lost on penalties to Liverpool.

"I'm confident for the confirmation of Crespo because we have always had great relations with Chelsea," said Galliani.

The Argentine, who joined Chelsea from Inter Milan for a fee of £16.8m in the summer of 2003, has been on a season-long loan at the San Siro.

The AC Milan president also confirmed Kenyon has asked for permission to open talks with Kaladze with a view to signing the Georgian defender.

[Meho]

its best for him to stay in milan