"Real" agree with P. Vieira? [Updated]

2004-08-03 22:40 © EuroFootball.com

The leadership of Madrid announced that the club offered 18 million pounds sterling (90 million Lt) to the club for the Frenchman Patrick Vieira.

The Spanish superclub has been pursuing this player almost all summer. Now they believe they have taken a very big step towards acquiring this player.

Two club stars, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, have long been convincing the club management that Vieira is one of the best players in the world and are encouraging the club to acquire him.

The London club claims that they will continue to fight for the Frenchman to stay in the club. Meanwhile, the player himself says he wants to move to Spain.

According to Spanish sources, "Arsenal" did not agree to the offer of 25 million euros. "Real" immediately offered 30 million and one of their young footballers, whose name is not disclosed, but it is believed to be Borja.

It is said that "Arsenal" did not agree with the second offer either, but said: "Another 6 million and Vieira is yours."

It is believed that the royal club should make a final offer within the next 48 hours.

According to Spanish radio, "Real" and "Arsenal" have agreed on the price for Vieira - 23.1 million pounds sterling.

The radio station "Cadena SER" reports that the president of the royal club, Florentino Perez, and Arsenal vice-president David Dein have agreed that "Real" will buy Vieira for 35 million euros.

The French national team goalkeeper is expected to sign a 4-year contract with the royal club. However, it is believed that the deal will not be finalized until the English champions find a replacement for the departing player.