29-04-2010, 05:22 PM
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Diarra welcomes United link
Real midfielder admits he is keen to find first-team football
Mahamadou Diarra admits he could leave Real Madrid in the summer, with Manchester United a possible destination.
Reports in Spain suggest the Mali international is on Sir Alex Ferguson's shopping list, as he looks to add extra bite to his midfield.
The Red Devils are also reported to be eyeing Diarra's namesake and Santiago Bernaebu team-mate Lassana Diarra.
However, it is believed the former Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth enforcer would carry a hefty price tag while Mahamadou Diarra would be available for a fraction of the price.
The African ace is certainly open to the idea of a move to Old Trafford, with first-team opportunities having proven hard to come by at Real this season.
Flattered
"I am very flattered to be linked with a prestigious club like Manchester United," said Diarra.
"They are a top team and on a same level as Madrid. The Premier League is also the top league in the world, so let's wait and see.
"I am not playing a lot and at the end of the season I will discuss my situation with all parties and a decision will be taken.
"I want to play week in, week out like all top players."
Speculation in France suggests Paris St Germain are also tracking Diarra's availability, with the Ligue 1 outfit keen for him to replace the retiring Claude Makelele.
source: skysports.com
United warned off Subotic
Dortmund rule out selling star defender
Borussia Dortmund have warned Manchester United off making a move for highly-rated defender Neven Subotic.
Reports emanating from Germany claim the Red Devils have joined the long list of clubs tracking the Serbia international.
Subotic's future has been the subject of conjecture for some time, with the former Mainz man regarded as one of the best young defenders in world football.
Dortmund are keen to keep hold of the 21-year-old and club executive director Hans-Joachim Watzke insist they have no plans to sell him.
"Selling Neven Subotic is a non-issue," Joachim Watzke told Bild.
"If Manchester United is wanting to have him, they would need to sign over a property of two oil-fields to us.
"Or at least two big trucks full of packaged pound notes.
"We have no intention to sell the player, he is under contract."
Happy
Subotic claims he is not thinking about a move away from Dortmund, insisting he is happy at the club.
"It is no secret I am enjoying being a player of Borussia Dortmund," said Subotic.
"I feel bloody good being a part of the squad and have the big ambition to be sucessful with the club in Europe, too.
"Therefore I am actually not thinking about a transfer away from Borussia Dortmund."
source: skysports.com
Real midfielder admits he is keen to find first-team football
Mahamadou Diarra admits he could leave Real Madrid in the summer, with Manchester United a possible destination.
Reports in Spain suggest the Mali international is on Sir Alex Ferguson's shopping list, as he looks to add extra bite to his midfield.
The Red Devils are also reported to be eyeing Diarra's namesake and Santiago Bernaebu team-mate Lassana Diarra.
However, it is believed the former Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth enforcer would carry a hefty price tag while Mahamadou Diarra would be available for a fraction of the price.
The African ace is certainly open to the idea of a move to Old Trafford, with first-team opportunities having proven hard to come by at Real this season.
Flattered
"I am very flattered to be linked with a prestigious club like Manchester United," said Diarra.
"They are a top team and on a same level as Madrid. The Premier League is also the top league in the world, so let's wait and see.
"I am not playing a lot and at the end of the season I will discuss my situation with all parties and a decision will be taken.
"I want to play week in, week out like all top players."
Speculation in France suggests Paris St Germain are also tracking Diarra's availability, with the Ligue 1 outfit keen for him to replace the retiring Claude Makelele.
source: skysports.com
United warned off Subotic
Dortmund rule out selling star defender
Borussia Dortmund have warned Manchester United off making a move for highly-rated defender Neven Subotic.
Reports emanating from Germany claim the Red Devils have joined the long list of clubs tracking the Serbia international.
Subotic's future has been the subject of conjecture for some time, with the former Mainz man regarded as one of the best young defenders in world football.
Dortmund are keen to keep hold of the 21-year-old and club executive director Hans-Joachim Watzke insist they have no plans to sell him.
"Selling Neven Subotic is a non-issue," Joachim Watzke told Bild.
"If Manchester United is wanting to have him, they would need to sign over a property of two oil-fields to us.
"Or at least two big trucks full of packaged pound notes.
"We have no intention to sell the player, he is under contract."
Happy
Subotic claims he is not thinking about a move away from Dortmund, insisting he is happy at the club.
"It is no secret I am enjoying being a player of Borussia Dortmund," said Subotic.
"I feel bloody good being a part of the squad and have the big ambition to be sucessful with the club in Europe, too.
"Therefore I am actually not thinking about a transfer away from Borussia Dortmund."
source: skysports.com