Robinho

[manpe 10,861]

So SWP gone, we now must get him

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I doubt he and Sheva would have been allowed to leave, otherwise.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Apprantly we'll only get him when/if they find a replacement :S

[the wes 7,212]

in spite of the numerous reports suggesting that Robinho was on the verge of completing a move to Chelsea, with a deal set to be completed at the weekend, the Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insists that the deal will not go ahead unless his club can secure a replacement. In the last 24 hours, the player's agent, Wagner Ribeiro announced that the transfer was imminent and that his client would be leaving the Santiago Bernabeu before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. Moreover, the Chelsea Chief Executive, Peter Kenyon also stated that he was confident that the deal would go ahead.

It appears that the confusion stems from the fact that the Real Madrid Sporting director, Pedrag Mijatovic, and the club's director general, José Angel Sánchez, had told Kenyon and the player's agent that they would accept Chelsea's £32 million offer. Consequently, Robinho discussed, and accepted the terms of a 5 year deal from the Premiership club.

Calderon, however, has since refused to sanction the deal and insists that he will not do so unless Madrid sign a player of equivalent quality first. The Madrid president's rebuttal of the Chelsea bid follows Wednesday's announcement by Real's top target, Valenica striker David Villa, that he has extended his contract at the Mestalla until 2014.

If, as now appears likely, Madrid are unable to sign David Villa during this transfer window, and after already missing out on Ronaldo this summer, then it appears highly unlikely that Madrid will be able to pull off a high profile signing in the short time remaining.

The Madrid president is clearly more than aware that there are simply not all that many players on the market comparable to Robinho, and he admitted as much today, when he said: "Our squad is complete and it is impossible for us to have one better than the one we have."

http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?id=78

[the wes 7,212]

Real Madrid have be linked with Joaquin i hope this will happen so will get robinho

[Zohaib 0]

tick tock, tick tock.

I don't see the headline that I wanna see.

[canadian_bluesfan4life 0]

UGH! This is taking FOREVER! I heard 24 hours like ages ago! Why cant we just get him and be done with it...?

[kbchel 2]

madrid is being an ass

[.Cee 50]

UGH! This is taking FOREVER! I heard 24 hours like ages ago! Why cant we just get him and be done with it...?

Because:

madrid is being an ass

[riks12 3]

REAL Madrid are sensationally poised to pull the plug on Robinho's £28m move to Chelsea.

Chelsea thought they had the Brazilian in the bag, and were already selling replica Robinho shirts on the club's official website.

But last night Real sporting director Pedrag Mijatovic upped the ante by stating the Spanish giants are now willing to force the wantaway striker to stay put at the Bernabeu.

As Starsport reported yesterday, Real failed spectacularly with their attempts to sign two superstars replacements for Robinho.

Chelsea still hope to unveil him as their player ahead of Sunday's visit of Tottenham.

But Mijatovic warned "Robinho still has two years left on his contract.

"That being the case he is our player for the next two seasons so you can draw your own conclusions from that." He also shrugged off suggestions that keeping an unhappy player would poison the dressing room.

"That can always be put right," he said. "In a healthy environment such as the one we have at the club and in a team with a winning spirit there is no problem that cannot be sorted."

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon did not travel to Monaco yesterday for the draw for the Champions League group stage where Real officials were present.

But Real boss Bernd Schuster has always insisted that Robinho would be staying in Spain. He is understood to have assured president Ramon Calderon that he will get the player performing again if Real keep him out of Chelsea's clutches.

Madrid were snubbed in their attempt to sign Spain stars David Villa and Santi Cazorla earlier this week.

Both rejected offers and instead signed new contracts at Valencia and Villarreal respectively.

Meanwhile, Chelsea were embarrassingly forced to stop selling Robinho replica shirts on their official website yesterday.

The club were taking on-line orders for shirts with the striker's name printed and the number 'to be confirmed' even though he is still a Real player.

A Chelsea source said: "Our suppliers seemed to get a little bit ahead of themselves."

Daily Star

FUCKS SAKE!

Edited August 29, 2008 by riks12

[terry26 6]

how many years did Robben have on his contract ???

lets see REAL wanted him and paid, the player wanted to go and HE WENT

Chelsea are going to pay for Robinho, the player wants to come to Chelsea ....

SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM F#$%$EN Bernd Schuster ??????? <_<

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

FFS Schuster has said he'll resign if Robinho goes. Do us all a favour and top yourself.

Cant believe the Ripoffastore has been selling Robinho shirts.

Can we buy SWP back now then, I reckon £20 million should do it ?