BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 18 July 2007 By Ed
The Daily Star says United and Siddy are both trying to sign Argentine goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo.

The Divs have signed Brazilian midfielder Geovanni on a free transfer from Benfica.

Real Madrid are still trying to get Arjen Robben to Spain by offering him a six-year deal worth £24m according to the Sun.

More fun on the farm as the Guardian reports that Ken Bates and his solicitor, Mark Taylor, may have breached insolvency law by acting as directors of Leeds United Football Club Limited, the new company formed to buy the club out of administration, according to HM Revenue and Customs.