KLEB BACK TO BRAZIL?

Last updated : 20 February 2005 By Editor

The Mirror:

Corinthians spokesman Paulo Angioni said: "I have information that the player will be back in Sao Paulo with his agent and there is a good chance that we can sign him."

More in The Observer:

Corinthians have failed in their bid to sign Manchester United midfielder Kleberson, according to the player's agent.

Marcos Antonio e Silva, Kleberson's representative and godfather, had been negotiating with MSI, the investment group which controls the Brazilian club, for the 25-year-old to return to South America.

However, Silva said: 'Manchester didn't accept MSI's offer and there was not an agreement with the player for his salary.'

MSI reportedly offered £1.6million for Kleberson, who United signed in August 2003 for £5.93m from Atletico Paranaense. He is expected to return to England on Monday.