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Here we go again.

Real Madrid have put in place a deal with Cristiano Ronaldo's advisers that will see him leave Manchester United this summer if the world footballer of the year gets his way. Ronaldo remains determined to move to the Bernabéu and it is understood his salary and contractual terms have already been determined as part of a planned world-record £75m transfer.Ronaldo's representatives have held extensive talks with Madrid and, according to informed sources, categorically informed the Spanish club last September that he had no intention of remaining in Manchester beyond the end of the current season. It is understood that various pledges were made to ensure the deal happens and that everyone involved in the negotiations made a pact not to discuss the agreement in public.That strategy explains why Ronaldo has stopped talking about his "dream move", but it proved too difficult for one of Real's club's directors, Pedro Trapote, who tipped off the El Mundo newspaper in December. "If you are asking me what we are going to do now, then I would tell you that we have already signed the best player for the summer," he said in a recorded interview, intended to be an off-the-record briefing. Asked to clarify that he meant Ronaldo, he added: "The best of the best. It is Cristiano, there is no other. It is better that we do not say anything at the moment, though. It is best to not say anything because there are some clauses that prevent us from announcing it now."Sir Alex Ferguson reacted furiously at the time, insisting that he would not "sell a virus" to "that mob", but it now appears that Trapote was speaking in good faith, having been privy to what was taking place behind the scenes.Ronaldo is said to be intent on getting his way and that means, unless United show the kind of resistance that was evident when they blocked the same move last summer, there is a distinct possibility the Premier League will lose its most recognisable player in the coming months.SThere are conflicting reports about United's current position. Ever since it became apparent that Ronaldo wanted to play in Spain, United's official line has been that he is under contract until 2012 and is not for sale. That stance has not altered, but Real and Ronaldo's camp believe they made a breakthrough behind the scenes. Indeed, there are claims that the two clubs began talks earlier this season and that United have accepted Ronaldo's position. It helps the negotiation process that Ramón Calderón, the Madrid president who orchestrated last summer's affair and irritated United so much in the process, is no longer in office, having been replaced by Vicente Boluda.Calderón's conduct made keeping Ronaldo at United a point of principle to Ferguson and his chief executive, David Gill. They always knew, however, that Ronaldo was in Manchester against his wishes, and the revelation that he is planning to resurrect the transfer is news they have been dreading since the start of the season – even though it hardly represents a shock. "The mistake last year was to speak about Madrid so much," Ronaldo's godfather, Fernao Sousa, said recently. "This year hardly anyone is saying anything and it is certain the transfer will go much better."Ronaldo's cousin, Luis Felipe, added: "He's won everything with United and he needs new challenges with a new team."Ronaldo is currently United's leading scorer with 18 goals, but he managed 42 in the previous campaign, and there have been times when his body language, scarcely celebrating some goals, has come under scrutiny. Nonetheless, Ferguson's determination to keep him is understandable given Ronaldo's standing in the world game and the fact that, at 24, he is still relatively young in football terms.In total, Ronaldo has scored 110 goals for United in 233 starts and 47 substitute appearances – a staggering strike-rate for a player who is essentially a right-winger.The question is whether United's owners, the Glazer family, can turn down such a huge financial deal in the current economic climate. Ferguson will hope they can, but the manager has acknowledged that playing for Real is the pinnacle for a player of Ronaldo's Iberian background and it has stuck in his mind, from their talks last summer, that the player already thinks he has achieved everything he can in England.http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/ap...madrid-transfer
Blog entry by Sid Lowehttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/ap...fer-real-madridSo this is how he felt when he agreed the terms.Cristiano-Ronaldo-002.jpg
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Danny Sturridge has rejected a final contract offer from Manchester City.The News of the World says City were ready to pay the England Under-21 striker £60,000 a week, including bonuses, to stay at Eastlands.But Sturridge, 19, is not convinced he will get regular first- team football at City and is prepared to move on.Long-term admirers Chelsea and Aston Villa are on full alert and will make their moves at the end of the season.Although his deal ends in the summer, there will still be a fee as he is under 24.It will be set at around £2million by a tribunal but a percentage will go to Coventry where he was in their academy.
Come home son!
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Manchester United are reportedly planning to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery this summer, according to a report in the News of the World.The British tabloid claims that the English champions have joined the chase for the French international and will beat off competition from the likes of Barcelona and Inter to sign the 25-year-old.The paper reports that their sources at the Nou Camp believe that the Red Devils are almost certain to capture Ribery and have already begun negotiations with the Bayern man.Ribery joined Bayern in 2007 from Marseille and has been a huge hit in the Bundesliga helping his side claim a league and cup double last season.However, the Frenchman has recently extended his contract with sponsors Nike, which has led to speculation that he may shortly be leaving Adidas-backed Bayern. Both United and Barcelona are Nike teams.Barca had been thought to be favourites to land Ribery; however, with reports surfacing yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo may finally join Real Madrid in the summer, United may be in a position to make a move.Ronaldo’s flirtation with the Spanish giants has been well-documented and should new reports prove correct he may finally be granted his desire to play in the Primera Division at the end of the season.Should the Portuguese international depart Old Trafford, United will be in the market for a replacement. And with Real reportedly willing to pay £75 million for Ronaldo, they will not be short of funds either.
sell Ronnie for the 70m buy Rib and still have change...Fergie and Glazer will be laughing their ass off
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I HATE it when they use DUMB reasoning for why Ribery might leave, syaing he has extended his Nike contract and Bayern and an Adidas team. Its f*ck*ng riduculous.That would never, and had never influenced a players decision to leave or anything of the sort. SMH./Would love to sell the greasy c*nt and get the rib in for half the money.

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I HATE it when they use DUMB reasoning for why Ribery might leave, syaing he has extended his Nike contract and Bayern and an Adidas team. Its f*ck*ng riduculous.That would never, and had never influenced a players decision to leave or anything of the sort. SMH./Would love to sell the greasy c*nt and get the rib in for half the money.
who took this guy out the clueless club?
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I HATE it when they use DUMB reasoning for why Ribery might leave, syaing he has extended his Nike contract and Bayern and an Adidas team. Its f*ck*ng riduculous.That would never, and had never influenced a players decision to leave or anything of the sort. SMH./Would love to sell the greasy c*nt and get the rib in for half the money.
who took this guy out the clueless club?
fwe#'we;e
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I HATE it when they use DUMB reasoning for why Ribery might leave, syaing he has extended his Nike contract and Bayern and an Adidas team. Its f*ck*ng riduculous.That would never, and had never influenced a players decision to leave or anything of the sort. SMH./Would love to sell the greasy c*nt and get the rib in for half the money.
who took this guy out the clueless club?
fwe#'we;e
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I HATE it when they use DUMB reasoning for why Ribery might leave, syaing he has extended his Nike contract and Bayern and an Adidas team. Its f*ck*ng riduculous.That would never, and had never influenced a players decision to leave or anything of the sort. SMH./Would love to sell the greasy c*nt and get the rib in for half the money.
who took this guy out the clueless club?
fwe#'we;e
:D
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Who you lot reckon will leave CityHughes said they got 30 players in the squad and he wants 24 which means 6 out + he probably bring in 5 or more players which means about 11 outPetrovBenjaniSturridgeVasselElanoMillsBallGarridoPossiblyJohnsonHartRichardsOnouha+Maybe another striker aint got a clue who they will bring in

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