TABLOID TALK

Last updated : 02 October 2005 By Ed

The Mail on Sunday say that RVN is deffo going to Madrid at the end of the season, a mere seven months away. 'In a second devastating blow to manager Sir Alex Ferguson and United's fans within a week, striker Van Nistelrooy is poised to give in to the persistent interest of the Spanish giants.' Ruud's agent: "It's possible that things are going to happen next summer but that's all I will say for the moment. If I say more, I will not be able to keep the English and Spanish press off my back. But at this stage I don't want to lie about it either. Ruud does wish to play in Spain. It is not a case of 'must', more an urge."

The Screws say that Glazer has given Fergie extra cash to persuade Keano to stay.

The NOTW also say that Newcastle will offer £5 million plus football pariah, Lee Bowyer.

The Star claims that us and Arsenal have lost out in their bid to take 16-year-old forward Giovanni dos Santos from Barcelona. The Mexican youth international wants to stay in Spain.

Mahamadou Diarra is another name touted as a replacement for Keane, accordign to the Daily Star Sunday.

The People say that the Glazers paid a visit to Rooney in midweek and will offer him parity with United's biggest earners.

The Sunday Mirror say that United will bid for Bayern's Michael Ballack and Willy Sagnol in the summer.