Sergio Canales

[James 5,146]

Sergio Canales and his father Gelo continue to weigh up offers from big clubs across Europe and whilst Real Madrid are still favourites, Chelsea and Manchester City have made attractive offers, according to the Spanish press today.

Gelo Canales has spoken to all clubs that are interested in his son and was in England over the past week to discuss a move, holding talks with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea.

A decision is believed to be close with Chelsea offering first team football to Canales on arrival at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City have made a huge offer to secure the 18-year-old attacking midfielder.

Sergio Canales would prefer to stay in Spain but has consulted current team mate Xisco (on loan from Newcastle) on what living in England is like.

In Chelsea and Manchester City ’s favour is that Racing Santander are likely to accept the biggest offer they receive for the hottest prospect in Spain. Canales is out of contract at the end of the season but is set to sign a new deal with a 10 million euro release clause.

The 5.8ft attacking midfielder has been a revelation in the Spanish Primera Division, scoring five goals in just eight appearances.

[EskWeston 696]

No good asking a bloody Newcastle player what it is like living England, not exactly going to get a good picture is he?

Would be good to sign a young attacking midfielder, although with Kakuta we probably have that covered.

[AmeyaB 0]

Canales would be a amazing signing. I have seen what he can do in the La Liga and I think with a season of loan experience in the Premier League he will be a fantastic signing. Canales has his contract running out at the end of this year and we should really give him an option which he cannot refuse.

[Toft 7]

This is a translated version of Marcas article. Claiming Canales is being sold to Real Madrid for aprox. 6 million euros and then being loaned back for a year or two.

Real Madrid have reached an agreement Friday with hacersse Sergio Canales for the services of the promising young Racing. El club cántabro percibirá unos seis millones de euros y el joven futbolista se quedará cedido en el conjunto santanderino una o dos temporadas. The Cantabrian club will receive six million euros and the young player will stay on loan at Santander set a season or two. El padre y representante del jugador, Ángel Canales, se reunió con representantes del conjunto blanco para cerrar el fichaje de la joven perla del Racing. The player's father and agent, Angel Canales, met with representatives from all white to close the signing of young pearl of Racing. El acuerdo quedó prácticamente cerrado en la reunión del pasado lunes en Madrid. The deal was almost closed in last Monday's meeting in Madrid. El trámite de la firma se producirá la próxima semana. The process of signing will take place next week.

Muchos equipos de la Premier League también seguían de cerca a Sergio Canales. Many Premier League teams also were closely Sergio Canales. Arsenal, Chelsea y Manchester City eran los más interesados en hacerse con los servicios del delantero. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City were most interested in taking the services of striker. El propio padre del jugador viajó la semana pasada a Londres para reunirse con varios equipos ingleses y conocer de primera mano cuáles eran sus intenciones. The player's father traveled to London last week to meet with several English clubs and learn first hand what their intentions were. Pero finalmente ha sido el Real Madrid el que ha acabado haciéndose con uno de los delanteros más prometedores del fútbol español. But finally been that Real Madrid has ended by becoming one of the most promising strikers in Spanish football.

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[CFC58 22]

yep i think its official, he decided on Real Madrid because he thinks its the best option for his career. Being loaned back to racing santander for 2 years

[Term-X 7,891]

if Carlo wont even play Kakuta against preston, then this guy has no chance.

[AmeyaB 0]

Are we forgetting Stoch, yes he plays on the wing but he is also the ideal player to play on the top of the diamond next season. This guy should only be brought in as back up and a prospect.