FABIEN AND FABIANO

Last updated : 11 November 2003 By editor
Sao Paulo president Marcelo Gouvea has confirmed talks with Manchester United over star striker Luis Fabiano.

Gouvea said:
"It's not just Milan who are after him. Inter and Manchester United have also been in touch. For Fabiano, I want at least £11m and I won't accept a penny less."


Marseille supremo Christophe Bouchet says he is still hopeful that he can sign Fabien Barthez before the January transfer window opens.

"We still hope that Barthez will come before the Mercato," said Bouchet. "We work every day to make this possible. We know that it won't be easy because Fifa refused us first time despite our strong case. We have decided to wait until the 20th of November. Then, we will see what's going on about Barthez," he added.