BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 05 July 2006 By Ed

* The Indie have a big piece on potential transfers. In a nutshell, United are linked with Javier Mascherano, Simao and Fernando Torres.

* Real Madrid are still interested in Ronaldo, according to the Sun:

New Real director of sport Predrag Mijatovic insists any decision on a move for Ronaldo will rest with their top managerial target Fabio Capello.

"Right now, it's in Fabio Capello's hands.

"The first thing I would say about Ronaldo is he backed another candidate to become Real president. That is unfortunate.

"The second is we have others who can play in his favoured position, like David Beckham.

"The decision will depend entirely on whether Capello wants Ronaldo."


* The Times claim that Liverpool's Dieter Hamann is on his way to the Wastelands. Then the liekable Joey Barton will head for Middlesbrough.