Beleaguered Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is planning an audacious swoop for Brazilian ace Kaka.
The report indicates that Real Madrid are willing to let Kaka pursue a loan deal if the finances are right, and Arsenal have emerged as a shock candidate for his signature.
At the moment, any scenario which sees Arsenal moving for an expensive talent like Kaka seems like very fanciful stuff.
Given the current climate at Arsenal, doing a deal to land a former World Player of the Year is probably the only thing that will assuage the club's increasingly restless support.
If Arsenal could secure the services of Kaka, it would provide a tremendous lift during a particularly dark period.
With one point from two league games and a slender lead in the Champions League qualifier, Arsenal's hopes for real success this season already appear slim.
A player with the skill and quality of Kaka would automatically make the Gunners genuine contenders again. The Brazil star is the perfect attacking midfielder.
Kaka has excellent vision and is a thoughtful, cultured passer. His inclusion in the team would go a long way to replacing the creative output of Cesc Fabregas.
Kaka is also a real goal threat from midfield. A composed finisher, the Brazil star has the strength, quickness and ball skills to threaten an opposition defense consistently.
He would link up well with Robin van Persie and provide the isolated Dutchman with some much needed support.
Kaka possesses the ideal style to fit in with and improve Arsenal's game. Yesterday's defeat to Liverpool showed how much Arsenal need a spark and something extra.
One goal in three games does not bode well for the rest of the campaign. Adding Kaka would bring back the flair and invention Arsenal are known for.
It might also restore some confidence in a downtrodden Wenger.
