Kaka - "Milan needs a Gerrard"

Kaka has warned Milan have reached “the end of an era and need to renew this squad,” starting from his pick Steven Gerrard.

The Rossoneri have long been criticised for their ageing team and even the Ballon d’Or winner admits the time has come to make sweeping changes.

“We are reaching the end of an era and another will begin,” he told Sky Italia television.

“Perhaps this is an historic moment and the time has come to renew this squad with so many players at the end of their contracts and others who can come in.

“We can create a mix of experienced players and youngsters who are very hungry for success.”

Among those packing their bags at the end of this season are Paolo Maldini, Emerson, Giuseppe Favalli and possibly Nelson Dida.

“I like modern players who know how to attack and defend,” continued Kaka. “If it were up to me then I’d sign someone like Gerrard, who I think is the complete package.

“He can play anywhere, as a trequartista, deep midfielder or on the right. I think he’d fit in very well at Milan.”

The usual reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid are making another mega bid for Kaka, but their former Coach Bernd Schuster isn’t buying it any more.

“I doubt Kaka or Cristiano Ronaldo will come. It would be a miracle,” he told newspaper Marca.