Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reacted
angrily to the latest rumours regarding Real Madrid's interest in
Cristiano Ronaldo while Carlos Tevez has admitted an admiration for
the Spanish giants.
Ferguson, speaking after the 5-3 win over Gamba Osaka in the
World Club Cup, showed his exasperation when asked about news that
leaked out of Madrid on Wednesday regarding the possibility of a
secret deal already being struck to send the European Footballer of
the Year to the Bernabeu next summer.
Ronaldo headed United's second goal on Thursday and Ferguson
stormed: "Do you think I would get into a contract with that
mob?
"Jesus Christ, no chance. I wouldn't sell them a virus.
"That's a no. There is absolutely no agreement at all between
the clubs."
Real launched a concerted campaign, orchestrated through the
Spanish media, in an attempt to sign Ronaldo during the close
season and they will continue to make their intentions clear in
2009.
"I said to David Gill you can bet your life that in January the
rumours will start up again," added Ferguson.
"We've just got to ignore them. We have got a difficult
programme of matches coming up and need to just play our game and
ignore them."
Meanwhile, Tevez has hinted he could be attracted by any offer
from Real if he cannot resolve his future at Old Trafford.
The on-loan forward, who was substituted for Wayne Rooney
in Japan, told Kicker: "Who wouldn't want to play for Real
Madrid?
"But there are only rumours."