Tuesday, June 27, 2006

wtf

Chelsea to include Drogba in bid for Atletico Madrid's Torres
tribalfooball.com - June 26, 2006

Chelsea hope to blow Manchester United out of the water in their battle for Atletico Madrid captain Fernando Torres.

Blues owner Roman Abramovich, fearful of seeing Torres join a revitalised United alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, is ready to top any bid that comes from Sir Alex Ferguson's club.

To sweeten the deal further, Abramovich will offer Didier Drogba in part-exchange, with the Ivory Coast international sure to become surplus to requirements should Torres agree a move to Stamford Bridge.

United have already discussed a move to Old Trafford with Torres' representatives and the player has told Spain teammates he expects to move to Manchester after the World Cup.

However, the pull of Chelsea - and Abramovich's chequebook - is sure to make the youngster think again.

For now, Atletico have not received a formal offer from either club since the end of last season. But the Spanish giants expect things to accelerate once the World Cup is over.

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Torres favours Man Utd over Chelsea
tribalfooball.com - June 26, 2006

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres favours a move to Manchester United over Chelsea as the two Premiership heavyweights battle for his signature.

The Sunday Mirror says sources close to the player insist he would want assurances about his role at any club wishing to buy him.

Making those assurances may be a problem for Mourinho, given his track record of dumping big-money signings on the bench regardless of reputation.

And with United looking to rebuild their attack following Ferguson's decision to expel Van Nistelrooy, the Spaniard may feel his best option would be to move to Old Trafford.

teo spoke at 12:21 PM

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