Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has revealed that he would be interested in a move to Manchester United if he were to leave the Spanish giants.
Gudjohnsen said: "If I leave then my idea would be to return to British football.
"A perfect choice for me will be a club that plays in the Champions League. Obviously Manchester United is a club that fits into that category."
He added: "I joined Barcelona to be part of the club's triumphs but it is not easy for me when you look at the club's forward line and see all the big names there.
"Each minute has been a special test for me but to sit on the bench is not the most desirable experience for a player.
"I still don't think I have failed in Spain, but perhaps I have not totally won the confidence of the coach."
footballtransfer.co.uk
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Man Utd 07/08 Kit Leaked
There have been rumours about the new home kit being leaked all over the internet. The Soccer Blog brings to you leaked pictures displaying the new kit.
The new Nike manufactured 2007/08 Manchester United home shirt features the devil logo heavily. Inside the collar of the shirt is the devil in white and written on the bottom of the shirt on the left hand side is “The Red Devils”. On the back of the shirt is the devil in black on a white background.
Heinze hankers after Real deal
Heinze is one of several Old Trafford players who are set to be moved out this summer in order to make way for new blood.
The 29-year-old has been courted by both Real and Barca in recent weeks after stating he is keen to continue his career in Spain.
And despite international team-mate Lionel Messi's success at the Nou Camp, Heinze is being tipped for a move to the Bernabeu.
United winger Kieran Richardson and striker Alan Smith are also expected to be sold, with chief executive David Gill admitting: "There will be changes because we have a large squad and there should be some people leaving."
Nani, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves have already agreed to summer transfers to the Premiership champions.
www.teamtalk.com
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Ronaldo eyes long stay
Cristiano Ronaldo says he turned down interest from Spain because the Premiership is the best league in the world - and says he wants to stay at Manchester United for 'many, many years'.
Ronaldo's superb performances throughout the season were a key factor in the club's title victory this season, but his eye-catching form drew interest from the likes of Real Madrid.
However, Ronaldo eventually put pen to paper on a five-year deal in April, and is convinced he made the right decision.
"I am staying in England because for me it's the best football in the world," he told the Daily Star Sunday.
"And I signed for five years because I enjoy my club. I have the same feeling now as when I arrived at United.
"I think it's the best club. That's why I want to stay for many, many years."
And he hopes he can achieve even more next season.
"I can improve. I'm still 22 and I want to learn. I think I have something to learn every season.
"That's what I want for next season: to learn again, to play better and fight to win more trophies - the league, the Champions League, everything."
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak says he has no interest in going out on loan next season.
Kuszczak has been linked with a switch to Sunderland as Ben Foster's return to Old Trafford will increase competition for places.
But the 25-year-old Poland international wants to stay and fight for his place.
"People have said I am trying to leave, but that is not the case. I am not leaving Manchester United. I don't want to go.
"I've no interest in joining another club. I want to stay here and fight and prove I'm good enough to do this."
SkySports.com
United aim to win race for Saviola
According to reports, the 25-year-old Argentine has made it clear Old Trafford is his preferred destination after three years at Barca, despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Bolton, Valencia and Real Madrid.
He said: "I consider my career at Barcelona is finished. There are several offers on the table."
Saviola moved to Spain from River Plate in 2001 but despite an impressive goal-scoring ratio, he never really established himself in the Barca first team.
He was shipped out on loan to Monaco for the 2004-05 season and then to Sevilla last year where he helped the club win the UEFA Cup.
Earlier this season he scored eight goals in six matches in the absence of star striker Samuel Eto'o, but again found himself benched when the Cameroon star returned.
United have been linked with a host of strikers since the end of the season including Eto'o, Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Man United's Nani to be himself, not Ronaldo
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Manchester United's new Portuguese winger Nani does not see himself as another Cristiano Ronaldo, and intends to make his own mark at Old Trafford by being himself, he said on Saturday.
The 20-year-old rounded of a memorable week in which he secured a 25 million euros (17 million pounds) switch to the English champions by scoring in Portugal's 2-1 Euro 2008 win over Belgium and picking up the man of the match award.
But Nani told reporters after the Group A qualifier he was not preparing to follow in the footsteps of fellow Portuguese attacker Ronaldo, instead he intends to leave his own mark at Old Trafford.
"I am not Ronaldo, I am prepared just to be Nani," he said.
"It is a terrific club, a big club and I am very happy to be joining them."
United have agreed to sign the left winger -- whose full name is Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha -- from Sporting, and Porto's 19 year-old Brazilian playmaker Anderson in a double swoop.
Nani, often likened to his compatriot for combining lightening speed with fancy footwork, scored in the 43rd minute of Saturday's match, treating fans to his famous backflip and somersault routine to celebrate the goal.
"I enjoyed the goal and was very happy to score. They (Belgium) made it difficult for us, but we got the win we needed and considering we were missing some players like Ronaldo, we are very happy."
Nani opened the scoring in Brussels after slipping in from the left and skipping past two defenders before slotting home off the post.
Reuters
The 20-year-old rounded of a memorable week in which he secured a 25 million euros (17 million pounds) switch to the English champions by scoring in Portugal's 2-1 Euro 2008 win over Belgium and picking up the man of the match award.
But Nani told reporters after the Group A qualifier he was not preparing to follow in the footsteps of fellow Portuguese attacker Ronaldo, instead he intends to leave his own mark at Old Trafford.
"I am not Ronaldo, I am prepared just to be Nani," he said.
"It is a terrific club, a big club and I am very happy to be joining them."
United have agreed to sign the left winger -- whose full name is Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha -- from Sporting, and Porto's 19 year-old Brazilian playmaker Anderson in a double swoop.
Nani, often likened to his compatriot for combining lightening speed with fancy footwork, scored in the 43rd minute of Saturday's match, treating fans to his famous backflip and somersault routine to celebrate the goal.
"I enjoyed the goal and was very happy to score. They (Belgium) made it difficult for us, but we got the win we needed and considering we were missing some players like Ronaldo, we are very happy."
Nani opened the scoring in Brussels after slipping in from the left and skipping past two defenders before slotting home off the post.
Reuters
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