Chelsea and United on alert as Barca set to swoop for Real misfit Robinho

13 April 2012

Barcelona could be set to table a shock bid for Chelsea target Robinho, according to the player's agent Wagner Ribeiro.

Wanted man: Robinho

Wanted man: Robinho

Speculation has been rife that the Real Madrid forward is on his way to the Barclays Premier League, with Chelsea admitting their interest and Manchester United also linked.

Ribeiro claimed on Tuesday that the Blues were winning the race, with Robinho attracted by the idea of linking up with their new boss, fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari.

But reports in Spain suggest that Madrid's bitter rivals Barca could be preparing a bid, with both club president Joan Laporta and coach Pep Guardiola in favour of the idea.

And Ribeiro insists the notion is not a surprise to him. 'It's only logical that a club like Barcelona want Robinho,' he told Spanish sports daily El Mundo Deportivo.

'He is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United. Chelsea have presented a big offer for Robinho to Real Madrid, but it seems as if the club don't want to sell him.'

Chelsea have reportedly made an offer of £48million for the 24-year-old -
something the Blues deny - who has also been mooted as a possible makeweight in
a deal to bring United's Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish capital.

However, it is believed Madrid are reluctant to let Robinho go until the Ronaldo saga reaches its conclusion, and Ribeiro has reiterated his client's claim that he is be happy in Madrid.

'Robinho has a contract at Real Madrid,' he added. 'And for that reason he is not looking to leave the club.'



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