RONALDINHO LATEST

Last updated : 10 July 2003 By Editor
Sky Sports News report that, according to the French press,
we have upped our bid to around £17m. Ronaldinho’s agent and
brother Roberto Assis has said that the transfer will be
concluded today, let’s hope he is right.

The Indy report today that United will not sign the
Brazilian:

‘Manchester United's attempt to sign Ronaldinho appeared
close to collapse last night after Paris St-Germain rejected
the Premiership champions' latest £15m offer.

‘United's patience with PSG is now wearing thin and they may
now be ready to turn their attention to the Real Betis
winger Sanchez Joaquin. The United chief executive, Peter
Kenyon, flew to Spain last night, fuelling rumours that a
bid for the young Spaniard, valued at around £12m, could be
imminent.

‘Internazionale are also trying to sign Joaquin, but United
look increasingly likely to enter the bidding if PSG do not
play ball over Ronaldinho.’

Barca have made a late bid. New President Laporta said:

"At the moment I cannot say too much, we have made an offer
to PSG and we are in the process of talking with them and we
hope that they will accept the offer. We are as competitive
as Manchester United and Real Madrid, we will be looking to
win the Spanish league next season and if we do not achieve
that then we hope to reach a Champions League place.”