Ferguson wants Ronaldo BACK at Manchester United – Monday’s Rumour Round-up
Sir Alex Ferguson has pleaded with Manchester United to do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring unhappy Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford. Only three years have passed since Portugal international Ronaldo departed to join the Spanish champions in a world record £80 million deal but rumours have intensified that he wants to leave the Santiago Bernabeu. Ferguson is eager to ascertain whether this is true or not and, if it proves to be accurate, he will ask the Glazer family to exhaust every resource into bringing the 27-year-old back to the club The Mirror
Fellaini drops Everton bombshell – Marouane Fellaini has delivered a huge blow to Everton by claiming he could leave Goodison Park in January despite being contracted to the club for the next four years. The Belgian international has enjoyed a stunning start to the Premier League season and has become an integral part of David Moyes’ side since arriving from Standard Liege in 2008 for £15 million. However Fellaini is reportedly keen to leave Merseyside with the 24-year-old hinting that he wants to leave England to test himself in a foreign league. Sporting Life
Arsenal and Spurs target stalls on new deal – Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez has stalled on signing a new contract just weeks after he was linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The North London rivals were both in the market for a new forward during the summer and had reportedly targeted the talented 24-year-old. Lopez played a prominent role in Atletico’s Europa League success in what was his first season at the club after arriving on a free transfer from Deportivo but could be on the move again after talks over a new deal broke down. Metro
Spurs chasing Brazilian star – Tottenham Hotspur will move to sign Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso after missing out on Joao Moutinho on deadline day. Talks broke down with the Porto midfielder at the eleventh hour on the final day of the transfer window as Andre Villas-Boas frantically strived to replace Luka Modric in the Spurs midfield. With a fresh approach in the New Year looking unlikely Villas-Boas has turned his attentions to Brazilian international Ganso who could be available for as little as £8 million. The 22-year-old creative midfielder is one South America’s brightest young stars but complex third party ownership issue in his contract could scupper any potential deal. The Mirror
Drogba dismisses speculation – Didier Drogba has played down reports that he could be set for a return to the Premier League after reports suggested he was to be released by Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. Liverpool were linked with a stunning swoop for the Ivory Coast international whilst Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was also said to be monitoring developments. However Drogba has dismissed speculation that he was unhappy and insists he is fully committed to Shanghai. Sporting Life
