THE FUTURE #1

Last updated : 03 July 2003 By Editor

As John Prescott might say, you can trust the French to act
like the French, never more true than in Paris. PSG reject
our bid for Jar Jar Binks and demand £31m. Yesterday they
won an appeal against the decision by the French Football
watchdog which had ruled that they must balance their books
or be relegated. Now they have some financial freedom, Paris
St Germain want to squeeze United for all they can get.

PSG president Francis Graille said:

“Manchester United are interested in Ronaldinho but if they
want him they will have to pay a very expensive amount.”

Ronaldinho's agent and brother Roberto Assis isn’t worried
though:

“We are very calm, talks are ongoing. The player is not on
the streets and he has proved his worth on the pitch so we
will wait and see what happens. I am certain Manchester
United will make another bid. It is important that we let
the clubs find a possible solution.”