RONNIEGATE

Last updated : 06 July 2003 By Editor

Apparently he went clubbing with Freddy Shepherd's son whilst in London. the Buck toothed boy allegedly told Fat Freddie's son that Ronaldo told him to play under Wor Bobby Robson. Anyway he then headed to Madrid, supposedly for a connecting flight to Brazil, but reports suggest that he has now had talks with Real but that they don't want him at the moment. Chelski are apparently now after Ronaldo, but who aren't they afternow according to the press.

The People say that United may use Fabien Barthez as a makeweight in the deal.

The NOTW say that Real and PSG have almost come to an agreement. PSG president, Francis Graille: "We are very close to a deal with Real. Real want to sogn Ronaldinho for the season after next, which is good for us as we want him for one more season. Manchester made a modest offer that wasn't worth considering. We've not had any contact with them since we turned down their offer."

Ronaldinho's agent and brother Roberto Assis commented: "What footballer wouldn't love to play for Real? All the superstars play for them."

The Mirror run the same story as The NOTW.

The player whilst at Heathrow said: 'I don't want to talk. With so much going on my mind is blank. I don't know if I'll be back. I need some holiday.'