Football transfer gossip - July 21 

Hleb claims Fabregas could join him at Baca, Everton want Moutinho, Fergie hits back over Berbatov and Ronaldo may move to Madrid - as long as god says it's okay.....

Ronaldo may move to Real - but only if god says it's okay

Cristiano Ronaldo is continuing his transfer saga after refusing to either confirm or deny his move to Real Madrid.

According to Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, the Portuguese winger's move to the Bernabeu is 'sorted' and in his first interview since meeting with current boss Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo put paid to Fergies comments that "Ronaldo will be a Manchester United player next season."

Instead Ronaldo told reporters that 'only god knows his future.' (The Telegraph)

Fergie hits back over Berbatov row

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has hit back over claims the club have tapped-up Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Twenty-four hours after Spurs chairman Daniel Levy reported United and Liverpool to the Premier League for their conduct in pursuing Berbatov (United) and Robbie Keane (Liverpool) Ferguson said his club has done nothing illegal and warned the London club would regret their action. (Various)

Berbatov fined for being moody

And Ferguson isn't the only one packing a sad as Berbatov has reportedly been fined one week's wages by Spurs boss Juande Ramos for being moody the club's pre-season tour in Spain (The People)

Chelsea accept Kaka defeat

Chelsea have accepted that the possibility of sealing a world record transfer deal for Kaka from AC Milan is unlikely but are not ruling out the signing of his Brazilian team-mate Robinho -especially after Chelsea striker Didier Droga is racing to be fit for the new season following knee surgery. (The Telegraph)

Hleb claims Cesc may rejoin Baca

Ex-Arsenal player Alexander Hleb has claimed that his former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas could join him at Barcelona.

Before Hleb left Arsenal last week for 11.9m he had reportedly criticised  the Spanish ace, calling him "selfish", but now he claims that Fabregas is likely to go back to the club he left five years ago. (The Independent)

Gallas latest for Arsenal exit

William Gallas has become the latest Arsenal player linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. 

The Arsenal captain is being targeted by both the Catalans and Paris St-Germain. With reports suggesting that Gallas may be available for a 5m fee. (The Independent)

Everton want Moutinho and five more

Everton's director, Keith Wyness has confirmed the Blues are interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho whose current value is said to be around 16million pounds.

Everton manager David Moyes is also looking to make as many as five more signings before the close of the transfer window - with a central midfielder key after the loss of Lee Carsley to Birmingham.

Moyes also dismissed talk of an Andy Johnson sale. (The Guardian)

Rafa could snap over Barry - again

Gareth Barry's proposed move to Anfield is in limbo once again as the deal hangs on the sale of Xabi Alonso with the Spaniard insisting he wants to stay at the club. (News of the World)

But the Merseyside club are set to make one final 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer of 16million and defender Steve Finnan for the Aston Villa midfielder. (Sunday Times)

And if Liverpool fail in their final bid to bring the England playmaker to Anfield, Rafa Benitez will reportedly turn his attention to Middlesbrough winger Steward Downing. (News of the World)

Liverpool to sign yet another player we've never heard of.....

Liverpool are set to sign teenage French striker David Ngog from Paris St Germain for 1.5million. (thisislondon.com)

Portsmouth will sell to fund Wright-Phillips

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has said he will have to sell up to seven players in order to make a move for the 8million pound rated Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Redknapp is reportedly willing to let Sean David, Noe Pamarot, Martin Craine, Richard Hughes, Djimi Traore, Lauren and David Nugent go to fund the deal after already spending 11million on buying Peter Crouch from Liverpool. (The Telegraph)

Keegan admits he needs more players

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he needs to make four new signings in order to avoid starting the season with a lopsided squad

Keegan admitted he still wanted a number of 'quality players' after the Magpies pre-season preparations began with 4-1 win over Hartlepool that included a Damien Duff hat-trick and a goal from new signing Danny Guthrie. ( The Telegraph)

And finally.......

Brazilian footballing great Pele has said that Manchester United's fiery striker Wayne Rooney needs to learn how to control his temper after he was taken off the pitch by Alex Ferguson with 20 minutes remaining of their pre-season friendly against the Kaizer Chiefs in Cape Town at the weekend. (The Guardian)