Ancelotti demands Pato

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is ready to raid his old club Milan and bid for Alexandre Pato, according to the Sun.

Ancelotti left the Rossoneri on Sunday to join Chelsea with whom he signed a lucrative three-year contract.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is believed to have given his new manager a huge transfer budget to spend this summer.

The Blues have been linked with Franck Ribery and David Villa, but Pato represents a tried and trusted purchase for the cautious Ancelotti.

The Sun report Chelsea have already offered £30m for the 19-year-old Brazil international, who just finished his first full season in Milan colours.

Pato scored 15 Serie A goals in 27 starting appearances for the Rossoneri, making him their second top scorer in the League this season.

He is widely regarded as one of football's top prospects after winning the Club World Cup with Internacional in 2006.