Real Madrid Ready To Try Again For Inter Milan Fullback Douglas Maicon

Sensational news are out and it has been revealed that Spanish giants Real Madrid are reviving interest in Inter Milan fullback Douglas Maicon.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been interested in the 29 year old Brazilian international since his return to the club.

Gazzetta dello Sport has now reported that the former Cruzeiro and Monaco fullback is unsettled at Inter and could leave for an ‘affordable’ €20 million this summer.

Real coach Jose Mourinho knows all about Maicon from his time in charge of Inter and regards him highly.

It is believed that the Special One wants to buy a new right-back to allow Sergio Ramos to move to centre-half.

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Real Madrid Ready To Try Again For Bastian Schweinsteiger

Transfer news from the Spanish league is out and it has been revealed that Real Madrid are ready to revive their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

According to AS Real Madrid management are fed-up with Lassana Diarra’s behaviour and are looking to offload the French international this summer.

It is said that Real Madrid see Schweinsteiger as his ideal replacement.

It was widely reported that Jose Mourinho tried to sign the German international upon his arrival last summer.

Both men have attempted to calm Diarra following the arrivals of Nuri Sahin and Hamit Altintop, but the Frenchman refuses to listen and wants out of Real.

Mourinho wants Real to revive a move for Schweinsteiger, who he sees as the finishing piece to his team-building,

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Liverpool To Try Again For Rennes Midfielder Yann M’Vila

It has been revealed that Liverpool are launching a bid for Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila.

According to The Sun, Liverpool has earmarked the 20 year old defensive midfielder to add steel to Liverpool’s midfield, and the Reds, along with Bayern Munich, have stolen a march in the race to sign him.

The French international star has attracted interest from all of Europe’s big-hitters after breaking into Laurent Blanc’s France team this season.

It is believed that Rennes will demand at least £18m for their most prized asset.

The Reds will hope to finance the deal by recovering some of the £20m former boss Rafa Benitez wasted on flop Alberto Aquilani.

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Real Madrid To Try Again For AS Roma Midfielder Daniele de Rossi

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has once again set his sights on AS Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi.

It is believed that the Italian international has been a target for Perez since he was last in charge of Real.

According to Marca, De Rossi fits the profile of the prototypical Jose Mourinho midfielder and it’s thought that he would form a partnership with Spain international Xabi Alonso.

The World Cup winner would cost €25m and Real Madrid hope to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding Roma’s ownership situation.

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REAL MADRID HAS DE ROSSI ON THEIR AGENDA - AGAIN ?

It´s that time again of the season when it has turned the final curve & the finish line is in sight that Football Clubs begin to think about the next season & Football players representatives position themselves to put their "stock" on sale & in the prime points on the shopping shelves. REAL MADRID,  as always,  is talked about now & all year round, as rumours begin to appear on a daily basis.


There has been rumours that Real Madrid as asked - the word is asked - about Napoli forward CAVINI. However, Spanish Sports daily "Marca" have gone against the grain & given their apparent exclusive in reference to Real Madrid , as they "pride" themselves with this journalistic talent even if correct or wrong. At least we have this categorical  front cover to immortalize the paper as proof: if they get it right,  they deserve the Spanish Sports title, if they get it wrong, this front cover can join the many others that illustrates the speculative nature of the sporting press. 

Cover of Marca: 22 of March 2011

The story says REAL MADRID has chosen AC ROMA midfielder DE ROSSI with big titles: "DE ROSSI YES or YES", then in smaller titles: "25M€ is the maximum that Madrid will pay Roma". The description continues on saying:

"He has the profile wanted by Mou: creative, dynamic & determinate"
"The Roman midfielder takes the "pole" position over Cesc & Schweinsteiger"

So we have two other names, therefore its more a desire than a firm event.

De Rossi has been on the agenda of Real Madrid for many seasons & this alone gives this story some credibility & weight. However, as always, Football changes rapidly & what is white today is black tomorrow.

All I can say at this point is, stay tuned! This will not be the first name & the first cover that we will see as firm candidates for Real Madrid next season. Spanish Sports paper Marca will continue doing their investigative sports journalism & give us more fantastic covers i coming days, weeks & months.




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Barcelona To Once Again Open Talks With Arsenal For Cesc Fabregas

The never ending saga of Cesc Fabregas continues and this time Barcelona plan to use the international break to open talks with Arsenal about a summer deal for the midfielder.

Reports have surfaced recently that the Arsenal’s board have decided to cash in on Cesc to the tune of £45 million.

According to Sport, Barcelona are encouraged by the latest valuation, having had an offer of £30 million plus £2.5 million in bonuses turned down last summer.

The Gunners haven’t been in recent contact with Barca about reopening negotiations, but the Spanish Liga leaders are convinced they can talk down their asking price.

Cesc is frustrated by Arsenal’s latest trophy flop, though he has not spoken to manager Arsene Wenger about his future. For the moment, the Gunners captain is focusing on recovering from a hamstring injury.

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