The
Cristiano Ronaldo
transfer saga just won't go away, but the Sunday newspapers have
added a new twist to the story: Kaka will be heading to Old
Trafford to replace him.
According to the
News of the World United
boss Sir Alex Ferguson will put a spectacular £70million
replacement plan in place when - not if - Ronaldo demands a summer
move to Real Madrid.
United would use the expected world record fee for their
Portuguese winger to sign AC Milan playmaker Kaka, along with
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery.
However, the Sunday
Express disagree and report that Sir Alex
Ferguson has dismissed further Spanish talk of Ronaldo moving there
in the summer as nonsense. The Reds boss also labelled former Real
Madrid president Ramon Calderon "a dinosaur".
The transfer speculation continues in the
Sunday People, with claims
that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is weighing up a £9million move for
out-of-favour Liverpool winger
Ryan Babel.
Babel, who joined Liverpool from Ajax for £11.5m in 2007, had a
bust- up with Reds boss Rafa Benitez before last weekend's Premier
League clash with Blackburn Rovers and the 22-year-old is keen on a
move to the Emirates.
Contrary to Saturday's reports that Kenny Dalglish was off to
Newcastle United the
Sunday Telegraph claim the
Kop legend is heading back to Anfield as Liverpool step up their
efforts to end their 19-year wait for a league title.
Dalglish has already been in talks with Rafael Benitez to
discuss returning to Merseyside to play a central part in the
Spaniard's backroom staff.
The
Sunday Mirror also report
that former Liverpool manager is heading back to his old club to
help with youth development, but will also enable Benitez to tap
into his vast experience.
Just as the legendary Bob Paisley offered Dalglish support
during the Scotsman's early days as boss, Liverpool's greatest
player will be around to advise Benitez.
And finally... the
Mail on Sunday
claim West Ham United have two potential bidders ready to mount an
£80million takeover deal in the wake of the financial meltdown of
Icelandic owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson.
