Gilardino to decide on future
AC Milan striker Alberto Gilardino’s future will be decided in the summer, according to his
The Italy international has struggled to make an impact with the Rossoneri(AC Milan) this campaign and the former Parma frontman has been linked with a move to Roma at the end of the season. His agent Giovanni Bia said: “Of course to play alongside Francesco Totti would be a pleasure for any player. Alberto is a team player and he has contributed to many goals scored by Milan.
“We will discuss his future in June but for the time being Alberto has a contract with the Rossoneri club.”
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Ramos on Berba and Ronnie
Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos has reaffirmed his determination to keep hold of Dimitar Berbatov, while expressing his interest in Barcelona’s Ronaldinho.
Berbatov’s future at White Hart Lane has been the subject of ongoing speculation this season, and it was rumoured Manchester United were close to making a January move for the Bulgarian international.
he 27-year-old opted to stay at White Hart Lane; however his agent - Emil Dantchev - recently stated that the Spurs star would consider an offer from Milan, if the Italian giants ever come in for him.
But Ramos is adamant that Tottenham will fight to keep hold of the in-demand Berbatov.
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Ruben not Red yet
Getafe star claims no contact with Liverpool
De la Red has impressed for Getafe after joining from Primera Liga rivals Real Madrid in August 2007 and the 22-year-old earned a call-up to the Spain squad for their 1-0 friendly win over Italy on Wednesday.
Da la Red believes that Livepool Manager Rafa Benitez has an eye on him and will get an offer from the Reds. There was rumors that Ruben will be a replacement of Xabi Alonso, who has fallen out of favour at Anfield at times this season.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig has admitted his side’s interest in Ruben de la Red of Getafe
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Ronaldinho to Inter
Injury, poor form have sidelined Brazilian during ‘08
The Brazilian is having a miserable season at Camp Nou, and has struggled badly to demonstrate the kind of form that once made him the best player in the world.
Ronaldinho has spent long spells of the season out of the line-up, due to injury and poor form, and this has led to constant reports that he will leave Barca at the end of the campaign. Ronaldinho has appeared in just 13 of 29 league games during his underwhelming 2008 campaign.
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Barcelona eye Liverpool boss Benitez
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is being banded around the Barcelona boardroom as a potential replacement for Frank Rijkaard.
Nou Camp president Joan Laporta chaired a board-level meeting yesterday to discuss a number of issues which the Catalan giants intend to address after the climax of the La Liga season this summer.
One of those issues is whether former Holland legend Rijkaard, 45, will depart for Chelsea - as is widely expected - and who will take the reins at Barca?
The players are not satisfied with the current performance of the manager Rijkaard either. The board also has major concerns with keeping in mind that Barcelona has the best attacking players of the world which include; Ronaldinho, Mess, Eto and the latest transfer Henry. After reading these names one can easily conclude that Rijkaard has failed to fully utilise his striking resources.
Rafael Benítez Maudes, who guided Valencia to two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup triumph before taking Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005, is top of Laporta’s list, according to news leaked to Spanish newspapers.
The 47-year-old Anfield chief is favoured over other managers - namely Jose Mourinho - because of his proven track record in Spain and his ability to rotate a squad littered with star names.
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