JOSE REYES is desperately trying to find a club in Spain to
avoid a humiliating return to Arsenal. The Spanish international,
24, angered Gunners fans by vowing never to play for the club again
after forcing a loan switch to Real Madrid. But boss Arsene Wenger
is ready to recall the winger, having failed to convince Real to
make the move permanent. Now Reyes is in a panic.
He has also been rejected by Atletico Madrid, even though they were
eager to sign him last summer. Atletico director Miguel Gil Marin
said: Weve been offered Reyes but at this moment we dont want
him. The possibility of Reyes coming to Atletico doesnt exist.
Reyes representatives have turned to his former club Seville in
the hope they will take him back for £13.6million.
Marin added: Were tired of Atletico being used by agents to
promote their players. It doesnt make sense if they are in
negotiations with Seville to use Atletico to try and get more
money. Wenger is ditching Julio Baptista, who was swapped for
Reyes, as he refuses to meet Reals £10m asking price. Baptista,
25, is anxious to have his future resolved and is waiting for a
decision from the clubs this week.
The Brazilian said: If I stay at Arsenal and Reyes stays at
Madrid, then Real have to pay Arsenal £3m and the problem is over.
If Reyes doesnt stay, it gets complicated. Ive three more years
on my contract with Real and theyll be the ones who decide.
