Rumors & Realities: The Latest News in the Football World

Zahi Sahli by Senior Analyst Written on August 22, 2008
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R-R presents to you the latest rumors and realities of the football world

The picture tells the whole story. Robinho wants to move while Real Madrid are working against the dream of the Brazilian wonderkid. So the Brazilian plans to cry his way out of Santiago Bernabeu and cross all the bridges to Stamford Bridge where he will be coached by a fellow Brazilian.

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Arsene Wenger still wants to add players to his thin squad. After signing Mikael Silvestre for being French, Wenger is reported to be back in the hunt for Rafa Benitez' dream signing Gareth Barry. If he is unable to sign the Liverpool target, Wenger will switch his interest to Everton target Stephane Mbia.

In London also, Juande Ramos is said to be furious with his players after losing their opener against Middlesbrough. The last time he was "furious” he started his revolution. Spurs players know that no good will come from this, and with Tottenham still searching for a striker, two Diegos top their manager's list, Forlan and Milito.

These moves might happen-or not. However, a transfer that will likely go through is Vedran Corluka's move to Tottenham from Manchester City.

Chelsea's most expensive and biggest flop of a player, Andriy Shevchenko continues to dream of a move back to Milan. The Ukrainian was told that he is not in Luiz Felipe Scolari's plans and Sheva wants to move to Milan. However, despite the Shevchenko-Milan revived interest and mutual flirting, Sheva's move back to the San Siro is taking so many setbacks.

Milan and Sheva have been determined to meet again for more than a year now, but a move is looking unlikely as Chelsea want to sell the Ukrainian striker, while Milan are hoping to complete a year-long loan to bring their goal-machine-turned-invisible striker.

Milan are also keen to bring in a defender. With Alessandro Nesta’s continuous back problems, Milan are looking to add Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic. However, with Chelsea’s reluctance to part with their Serbian defender for less than their reported proposed fee of €12m, Milan might be ready to bid for Arsenal’s Phillippe Senderos

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