R. van Nistelrooy to "Real"? © EuroFootball.com

Based on available information, negotiations with Madrid have begun regarding the sale of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Several newspapers reported that the player's agent, Roger Linse, met with Real's president, F. Perez, about the player's transfer. After a 2-hour meeting, F. Perez optimistically stated: "Ruud will be a player in our team." It is said that "Man Utd" could receive around 30 million pounds for the player.

"Real" promises to pay the player up to 100 thousand pounds per week. Previously, M. Owen was linked with "Real," but the Spaniards refused to buy him after an unsuccessful season for the player in the club.

There is also interest in R. van Nistelrooy from other clubs, but none of them have made specific offers yet.