Kaka 'free' to join Inter

The Brazil international is still recovering from an operation, but it's thought that he won't get back into the first team at the Santiago Bernabeu when he returns to full fitness.

Il Corriere understands that former Inter boss Jose Mourinho has given the all-clear for Real Madrid to sell Kaka, possibly in January.

Massimo Moratti is apparently keen to cock-a-snook at Milan who have made a habit of signing players who earned talismanic status at Inter.

The Nerazzurri will try to loan Kaka in January with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.

Ironically enough, talks will take place when Real Madrid arrive in Italy later this month for a Champions League tie with Milan.