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Milan are desperate to sign a new striker, particularly after Palermo forward Amauri chose a move to rivals Juventus ahead of a transfer to Milan.

"Chelsea have authorised us to open negotiations with Drogba," Galliani told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

He added: "Unfortunately, Chelsea still consider Andriy unsellable. This decision makes us very sad."

Galliani has previously indicated Drogba is high on Ancelotti's wish list, while Drogba himself was open about wanting to leave Chelsea in the wake of Jose Mourinho's departure last September.

Shevchenko has had a rotten time at Stamford Bridge since his move from Milan two years ago and a return has long been rumoured.

The Ukrainian has strong ties with the club and in particular with Silvio Berlusconi, the former president who stepped down after being elected to his third term as prime minister and who is godfather to the striker's son.

But while a deal for Drogba may materialise soon, Shevchenko looks set to stay in London.

The Milan VP also revealed that Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o was another player the club were talking to.

The Serie A club's market consultant Ernesto Brozetti echoed Galliani's admission, telling Corriere dello Sport: "Eto'o has expressed his desire to come to Milan. We have met with Eto'o's agent after president Laporta gave us permission to."