Football rumours from today's newspapers.
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Manchester United are fighting to halt an exodus after Cristiano Ronaldo's record £80m transfer to Real Madrid with Nemanja Vidic being targeted by Barcelona.
(The Times)
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And Manchester City appear to have beaten United to the signature of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez.
(The Times)
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United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists it was his decision entirely to allow Ronaldo to leave for Madrid.
(Daily Express)
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Ferguson only allowed Ronaldo to leave on the proviso that he would get to spend all of the world record £80m transfer fee on new players.
(Daily Star)
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Or, Ferguson will be given £100m to spend on new players after Ronaldo's departure.
(Daily Mail)
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Ferguson has targeted Lyon striker Karim Benzema, Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Wigan's Antonio Valencia as replacements for Ronaldo.
(The Guardian)
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Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o could also be a surprise target for Manchester United. (The Guardian)
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However, it would appear that Italian club Inter Milan are favourites to land the £25m-rated striker from the Nou Camp. (The Sun)
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Valencia winger David Silva is another player who could be wearing the red of United next season. (The Times)
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Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben could also be a target for Ferguson. (Daily Star)
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Madrid are confident that Ronaldo could earn them over £500m in merchandising over the next 10 years.
(The Sun)
OTHER GOSSIP
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Liverpool are hopeful of securing a £350m refinancing loan to after vowing to pump more money into the club.
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Out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani says he is the the man to replace World and European player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo.
(The Sun)