Ronaldinho prepared to wait for new Chelsea boss Scolari

The London club's long-held interest in the Brazilian has been revived following Scolari's appointment.

Waiting game: Ronaldinho last night

But concerns about the player's party lifestyle, together with Portugal's continued interest in Euro 2008, have delayed any transfer decision.

Ronaldinho is back in his hometown of Porto Alegre for the summer and has been busy on the party circuit of the nearby resort of Arroio Jerere.

Scolari, the current Portugal coach but previously Brazil's World Cup-winning manager, has a 'father-son' relationship with Ronaldinho and is tempted to make the former world player of the year one of his first signings at Stamford Bridge.

Although Ronaldinho, 28, has been told he can leave the Nou Camp, he is waiting for Barca's elections on July 6 before committing himself to a new club.

Roberto de Assis, his brother and agent, said: 'Nothing has been decided. We're very relaxed. A lot of things are happening, but we don't want to say any more. The presidential elections at Barcelona are on July 6 and we'd prefer to wait until then before making a decision. He has options.'

Ronaldinho suggested he would stay put should no club come in for him.

He said: 'I've a contract with Barcelona until 2010 and I just have to remain calm.

'Until July 19 (when Barca pre-season training begins) lots of things can happen, but all I'm worried about now is being able to play again as soon as possible and getting back in the national team.'

Despite not knowing where he will be playing in August, Ronaldinho insists he will play as an overage player in Brazil's campaign for an Olympic gold medal this summer.

'I'm sure I'll be in Beijing,' he told Brazilian TV station SporTV. 'If God wills it then I will be back in the national team.'

Ronaldinho is paid £785,000 (81m) a month by Barcelona and the club are prepared to let him leave for a fraction of the £30m fee he would have commanded a year ago.

A switch to Manchester City is one option, but his interest has been cooling since Scolari rejected the chance to replace Sven Goran Eriksson.

Scolari has identified a number of player targets and his team is expected to have a distinctly Brazilian feel in the new season.