Sheva return unlikely, says Ancelotti

The Rossoneri would welcome back the Ukrainian striker with open arms, but Ancelotti is aware Shevchenko´s chances of leaving the Blues are slim to none.

When asked about Sheva´s possible return to the San Siro, Ancelotti said: "It only depends on Chelsea. They paid so much for Shevchenko last year and I don´t think they will want to do without him considering that in a couple of months they will have to do without Didier Drogba, who will be playing in the African Nations Cup."

Milan were reluctant to let the player leave the San Siro in the first place, having shone for the club in his seven years as a Rossonero.

However, the player´s wish to move to London, coupled with Chelsea´s £30million transfer fee, forced Milan to reconsider.

The 30-year-old has been linked with a return to Italy having struggled to make an impact in his first season in the Premiership - he scored just four goals in 30 league appearances for Chelsea this season.

Meanwhile, Hernan Crespo believes there is a "99% chance" he will remain with Internazionale for the 2007-08 campaign instead of returning to Chelsea.

The Argentinian striker is about to finish the first of a two-year loan deal at Inter, but the London club do have the option of bringing the player back to England - though they must do so by May 31.

"It is not official yet but there is a 99% chance that I will remain at Inter," the 31-year-old Crespo said to Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I am delighted but I want to wait until May 31 before celebrating. I want to thank Chelsea and my agent, who has done a miracle job. It is a present that has no price."