TABLOID TALES

Last updated : 25 April 2004 By Editor

Manchester United are planning a £7m bid for Leeds United forward Alan Smith, claims The People. They say that Fergie will offer Diego Forlan 'to help finance a deal with Leeds'. They say that this move will 'fuel fears that Ruud van Nistelrooy is leaving'

Ronaldo (the older one) says he would join David Beckham if he went to Chelsea, say the News of the World. The Mirror say that our former player will come back to England. They say he would like to play for Arsenal but maybe Chelsea is the only option. resumably he will not come back here?

The People say that Roberto Carlos is being offered to English clubs. They metion is as 'long standing admirers' They also say that we may look to Edwin van der Saar and to Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres.

The Mirror claim that we will put a £10m offer to Leverkuasen for Lucio.

The People say that Veron is going back to Italy, possibly with Inter however Veron says he would prefer Lazio.