Persianhub - View Single Post

[Nima] · 01-07-09, 04:39

Real Madrid Confirm New Signing Soon; Press Believe It Is Karim Benzema
The Madrid-based press are simply not convinced that ‘Benzinho’ is on his way to Old Trafford.

One of Karim Benzema’s team-mates at Lyon, Miralem Pjanic, yesterday revealed that the striker is certain to be on his way to Manchester United for €45 million.

Despite his declarations, Marca believe that Real Madrid are in fact closer to concluding a deal for the young Frenchman than their fierce English counterparts, and they are confident that it could only be a matter of hours before an agreement is announced.

The paper reports that their source within the club has revealed that Los Blancos are willing to up an initial bid of €32 million to €35 million for the 21-year-old, just €5m shy of Lyon’s asking price. It would still, however, be some way off what the Red Devils are allegedly prepared to offer.

It is believed that Benzema will meet with his club officials on Wednesday to discuss his future before kicking off pre-season preparations on Thursday in Tignes.

The player has always maintained that he would prefer to remain in France for one more year to assure ideal preparations for the national side ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Update: According to the latest report from Marca, Madrid’s chief director, Jorge Valdano has just backed up Florentino Perez’s claim that the club could announce another signing shortly.

“We do not discard the possibility that in the next few hours, something could happen,” Valdano told Onda Cero.

The Argentine, however, confirmed that it almost definitely will not be David Villa.

“Nothing will happen with Villa over the next few days because Valencia have not changed their stance.

01-07-09, 04:39	#434 (permalink)
[Nima] Viking Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 530 Credits: 6,696 Thanks: 135 Thanked 170 Times in 81 Posts	Real Madrid Confirm New Signing Soon; Press Believe It Is Karim Benzema The Madrid-based press are simply not convinced that ‘Benzinho’ is on his way to Old Trafford. One of Karim Benzema’s team-mates at Lyon, Miralem Pjanic, yesterday revealed that the striker is certain to be on his way to Manchester United for €45 million. Despite his declarations, Marca believe that Real Madrid are in fact closer to concluding a deal for the young Frenchman than their fierce English counterparts, and they are confident that it could only be a matter of hours before an agreement is announced. The paper reports that their source within the club has revealed that Los Blancos are willing to up an initial bid of €32 million to €35 million for the 21-year-old, just €5m shy of Lyon’s asking price. It would still, however, be some way off what the Red Devils are allegedly prepared to offer. It is believed that Benzema will meet with his club officials on Wednesday to discuss his future before kicking off pre-season preparations on Thursday in Tignes. The player has always maintained that he would prefer to remain in France for one more year to assure ideal preparations for the national side ahead of the 2010 World Cup. Update: According to the latest report from Marca, Madrid’s chief director, Jorge Valdano has just backed up Florentino Perez’s claim that the club could announce another signing shortly. “We do not discard the possibility that in the next few hours, something could happen,” Valdano told Onda Cero. The Argentine, however, confirmed that it almost definitely will not be David Villa. “Nothing will happen with Villa over the next few days because Valencia have not changed their stance. __________________ Hala Madrid R.I.P Michael Jackson