Galliani states desire for Kaka return

The 30-year-old has struggled for consistency at Real since he left the San Siro for $76.4 million in 2009.

Kaka was on the sidelines during a pre-season 5-1 thrashing of Real Oviedo and, having also failed to make the squad for a tour of the United States, speculation is rife over his long-term future.

Galliani hinted at his wish to see the player back with the Rossoneri earlier this week, but has now acknowledged "a thousand things" could make that impossible.

Quoted in Corriere dello Sport, he said: "There's a long way to go with the negotiations. There are a thousand things that can scupper the deal, but great loves have the potential to surprise you.

"The important thing is that we've cast the first stone, but the ball is not in Milan's court.

"The financial issue remains that the two systems are very different. Once a player leaves one country he can't enjoy the same perks when he returns.

"We're certainly interested. Kaka is a great player who has stayed in the hearts of all Milan fans. Let's see. We'll do what we can."

He added in Gazzetta dello Sport: "We will do everything possible to bring him back to Milan, but we're under no illusions.

"We need to be patient but at least I'll be kept busy until the end of August."

Kaka, who was part of Milan's UEFA Champions League-winning side of 2007, scored 70 goals in six seasons with AC Milan.

But the former Ballon d'Or winner netted only five Primera Liga goals last season, as Jose Mourinho's side wrestled the domestic championship from rival Barcelona.