Ronaldo Plays Down United Exit Rumours - Transfer Talk
Who? - Cristiano Ronaldo - Speculation Where is he? - Manchester United Who is he linked with? - Real Madrid
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is not interested in the rumours linking him with a move away from Old Trafford. The Portuguese superstar has enjoyed a fantastic season in Manchester and been linked in the last few weeks with a move to Real Madrid. However, he insists that he does not listen to press speculation and will decide on his future when he is ready. "What the press speculate about goes over my head," he revealed. "I have already been used to it for the past two years. I am calm. Everything's clear and I will repeat it once again so that the whole world understands: there will be news in two or three weeks. At the moment I am here, I am going to give my best and do the best possible in the European Championships."
Who? - Luke Moore and Roman Bednar - Speculation Where is he? - Aston Villa and Hearts Who is he linked with? - West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray will make his first signings of the summer this week, if rumours are to be believed. The experienced boss will begin his bid to strengthen the Baggies' squad in time for the new season by bringing in Aston Villa's Luke Moore and Hearts' Roman Bednar. Bednar was at the Hawthornes on loan last term and has done enough to encourage Mowbray to sign him on a permanent basis for 2.3million. Moore, meanwhile, will come from Midlands rivals Villa for a fee of 3.5million. South Korean midfielder Kim Do-Heon is also thought to be on Mowbray's list of targets.
Who? - 65million - Speculation Where is he? - Thaksin Shinawatra's wallet Who is he linked with? - Manchester City
Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra will reportedly supply the club with a 65million transfer kitty in the summer in a bid to win over the fans. The Thai owner has become increasingly unpopular at Eastlands since doubt was cast over the future of manager Sven Goran Eriksson last month. The Swede has enjoyed an impressive first campaign with the club, and fans want him to stay on. A City source said: "The owner's family have told him how badly the fans have taken it all but he seems confident things will soon be forgotten. His people insist he has an ace up his sleeve."
