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Did "Real" become more interested in Reyes?
The Spanish media reports that Emilio Butragueno, the sports director of Madrid, contacted David Dein, the vice-president of London, over the weekend and inquired how much the London club would want for the Spanish national team player Jose Antonio Reyes. Sources claim that D. Dein firmly rejected any offer from "Real". It is worth noting that a couple of months ago J.A. Reyes became the target of a joke on a Spanish radio station and confessed in a live broadcast that he wanted to move to "Real". Later, he said he would like to play for "Real", but added that he was happy in the "Arsenal" team.
Liverpool interested in "Villarreal" goalkeeper
The agent of goalkeeper Jose Reina confirmed that his client is actively interested in this year's UEFA Champions League finalists. The 22-year-old Spaniard's buyout clause in the contract amounts to 12 million euros, but this should not deter "Liverpool", as the team's coach Rafael Benitez is very impressed with Reina's play, and the weakest link in the Liverpool team is considered to be the goalkeeper position. Unofficially, it is said that "Liverpool" has already offered a lucrative five-year contract to the "Villarreal" star.
"Valencia" interested in "Feyenoord" striker
Last season's UEFA Cup winner and Spanish champion, who is currently fighting for a place in the top four in the Spanish championship, is interested in Rotterdam's "Feyenoord" forward Salomon Kalou. The 19-year-old forward from the Ivory Coast has scored 15 goals in the Dutch championship this year, but recently refused to represent his country's national team. It is said that "Valencia" has already started negotiations with the Rotterdam club, but the main obstacle could be the transfer fee, as many European clubs are interested in the young striker.
Jesus Navas extends contract with "Sevilla"
He extended his contract with the promising right-back. The 19-year-old Spaniard signed a contract with Sevilla that is valid until 2010, with the possibility of extending it for another season. The player's buyout clause, which is believed to be of interest to Real Madrid, has also tripled and now amounts to 60 million euros. Many experts consider J. Navas to be J. A. Reyes' successor at Sevilla. J. Navas, like the star of "Arsenal", is a product of Sevilla's youth academy.
