Robinho

[EskWeston 696]

Fuck 'em. They cant keep upping the price. At the end of the day they'll be left with one talented disgruntled player, like they were with Makalele...

Which is why i think it will still happen, of course they will try their luck and try to get as much as they can, especially as it is Madrid we are talking about. Madrid have pissed him off by firstly offering him in exchange for Ronaldo and then sayign they will give him a new deal, one not as good as he wanted and only if they don't sign Ronaldo......

I still feel this one will happen eventually. Plenty of time left in the transfer window.

[EskWeston 696]

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is adamant that Robinho will not be leaving the Bernabeu to finance a move for Cristiano Ronaldo. Speculation has been rife that Robinho, who is a target of Chelsea, will be sold in order to raise the necessary funds for a record-breaking conclusion to Real's summer-long pursuit of Manchester United star Ronaldo.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has admitted his interest in Robinho and has announced the Blues are looking to make one more signing this summer.

However, Calderon insists the Brazilian playmaker will not be moving to Stamford Bridge because Real already have the money to support any possible bid for Ronaldo.

"Madrid don't need to raise funds to buy," Calderon told AS.

"To sign Cristiano we don't need to sell anyone and even less so Robinho. It's not like that at all."

Real manager Bernd Schuster has spoken of his desire to keep Robinho as the Primera Liga champions prepare to defend their crown and ready themselves for a challenge in the UEFA Champions League.

And Calderon has revealed that Schuster believes Ronaldo and Robinho are capable of playing together in a successful team.

"The coaches believe they (Ronaldo and Robinho) are compatible," added Calderon.

"Schuster adores him (Robinho), his team-mates want him and last year he was very happy at the Bernabeu.

"If he wasn't happy and wanted to leave we wouldn't fight to change his mind. But I don't think that's the case.

"It's absurd to plan someone's transfer if they're happy and I firmly believe that."

Source: Sky Sports

[Stamford 3]

Sounds as though he's coming then. If he wants I'll personally drive him to SB, just to ensure he gets here.

[EskWeston 696]

Sounds as though he's coming then. If he wants I'll personally drive him to SB, just top ensure he gets here.

Lol, think i will join you!

It does sound like it is edging closer now. Calderon covering his back now saying to the fans of Madrid who obviously like Robinho that they will not let him go out of choice, they will let him go because he WANTS to leave!

[warnie_666 1,081]

Rafael Van Der Vaart has moved to Real Madrid. Now Expect Robinho transfer to be complete by next week.

[Milan 17,955]

Arsene Wenger on Robinho (arsenal.com)

"I think it was a good game between Robinho and [bacary] Sagna. He wasn't fazed by the physical challenge. If you want to know if I think Robinho can adapt in the Premier League, he looks like he has the ingredients to do it. I am not worried if he joins Chelsea because Chelsea will always have 11 good players on the pitch no matter if it is Robinho or somebody else. They will always have the choice."

[diskoviolente 425]

voyeur speaking

sounds to me as if Wenger is a bit jealous

well, i don´t want to re-read all the pages..

is he coming or not ?

i have just read that he is as good as in Chelsea FC.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Well, I have to say, looking at Anelka's red hot form in pre-season, looks like we don't need him

[Milan 17,955]

Robinho: I have talked to Chelsea

Speaking to Globoesporte, the versatile forward offered a glimpse into his future.

"The season is only just beginning and I have proposals from other clubs, such as Chelsea," he admitted.

"Nothing is secure, though. We're still talking."

[EskWeston 696]

Sounds like this transfer could really start to crank up now. A lot of noises comming out from all parties at the moment, which as far as the transfer is concerned is good news for us i think.

[Kez 2,727]

Fantastic it's looking good

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Rafael Van de Vaart has gone to Madrid now.

This could oil the wheels of Robiho coming to SW 6..........

[Stamford 3]

Well I think he will be well pissed off that VDV has ended up there. So come on Peter open the door and get him in PDQ.

[EskWeston 696]

The sooner we get this deal done the better, it is looking like it will happen sooner or later, sooner would be better than later obviously. It would be nice to have him in for the opening game against Pompey. Does the Van Der Vaart move open the door for Robinho to leave? It opens it a little, but i think until Madrid sign a forward they will hold onto Robinho.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Nothing will be resolved with this until Aug 31st according to some media this morning