Revista de La Liga - Rafa exclusive.

[DannyMan2006]

On Sky Sports 2 now. Theyve been building this interview up so it should be worth a look.

[DannyMan2006]

Bloody good show so far.

Bit about Hiddink becoming sporting director at Chelsea next year, and that he had asked Rijkaard to become coach to complete the dutch mafia of Arnesen and Hiddink.......... Hunter said that this was not speculation but what he knew.

Think Mourinho is gone for sure.

[DannyMan2006]

Another snippet is that Ronhaldinho could be gone and that Robben could be drafted into replace him at the request of Cruyff who governs Barca from the outside.

[fah-q]

Flmao @ Rijkaard ****ing the chavs up.

[fah-q]

Another snippet is that Ronhaldinho could be gone and that Robben could be drafted into replace him at the request of Cruyff who governs Barca from he outside.

Toothy Ronnie to Serie A I would imagine.

[DannyMan2006]

Snippet on Dani Alves.

State that he has arguably been the best player in La Liga this year!

Price tag of 25m (no mention of Euros or pounds), but I sensed they meant Euros.

Barca are favourites and have first option due to deal with Sevilla. They also say Real, Chelsea and maybe Liverpool will be in for him........

They say Real are also interested in Jesus Navas.

[Bob]

Flmao @ Rijkaard ****ing the chavs up.

So a Ronaldinho and Robben swap would favour Barca?

[DannyMan2006]

So a Ronaldinho and Robben swap would favour Barca?

No, as they believe they could get big money for Ronnie and get Robben at a good price.

Apparently Cruyff believes Robben is under used at Chelsea and that with the right manager at the helm Robben could become the single most best player in the world (exact words used).

[Bob]

No, as they believe they could get big money for Ronnie and get Robben at a good price.

Apparently Cruyff believes Robben is under used at Chelsea and that with the right manager at the helm Robben could become the single most best player in the world (exact words used).

I'm still at effing work , but that is the single most absurd thing i've heard in quite a while.

I also would take this report with a pinch of salt. Even if 100% of what is said is true... things change rapidly in football.

[DannyMan2006]

Snippet on Robinho:

Seen as to arrogant on the field of play. Real will get rid if the right offer comes in.

[anfieldanfield]

Short but revealing interview with Rafa.

Balague basically says it's pretty much as Bascombe called it...."50-50".

[The Glove]

So its gonna come down to Rafa's meeting with Hicks and Gillett isnt it?

[DannyMan2006]

On Rafa.

Real want him big time. New sporting director in to replace Mijatovic, and guess what? Its one of Rafas best mates........

Rafa continually asked will he stay? He just says Im focusing on the prem league and Champ League.

Rafa asked, if you had the same power at Real as you have at Anfield would you go? Rafa says Im focusing on the Villa game.

At the end Ballague says in the studio that he thinks that given the right assurances by Gillet and Hicks he will stay, which includes overhauling the academy among others..........

At no stage did Rafa say yes Im staying. But then he didnt say he was going either.

I would say that having seen the interview its not as clear cut as I thought regarding Rafas future, but I still think hes just using the media to get what he wants.

[Bob]

Who nominates themselves for RCDNW (or whatever they're labeled) suicide watch?

[anfieldanfield]

So its gonna come down to Rafa's meeting with Hicks and Gillett isnt it?

Yeah, that seems to be the general feeling.