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Robinho - Title momentum is with Real Madrid:

Robinho is convinced Real Madrid have won back the Santiago Bernabeu crowd after last night's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

The Brazilian played from the start and struck in the win that leaves Real now just two points off the Liga leadership. He said: "I hope to continue playing. Not only have I done well, but the entire team. It has been a great night for Real Madrid. I believe that we have reconciled with the support and that the fans have been able to enjoy our game, mainly in the first-half, when we had many more chances of scoring than in the second.

"After every game we are nearer the top of the table. And after every game we have more belief that we can win the Liga. This momentum is very important.

"If we continue playing with this desire and with this quality, we are going to win the Liga easily! What is happening to us during these last weeks is something very wonderful.

Real Madrid rejected Chelsea boss Mourinho:

Real Madrid have rejected Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

AS says Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes, met with Real director Franco Baldini last Wednesday in London to discuss Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. During the talks, Mendes also offered Mourinho to Baldini.

However, Baldini informed the agent that Real already had a verbal agreement with Getafe coach Bernd Schuster for next season and were happy with their decision to replace Fabio Capello with the German.

Raul has demanded that Real Madrid give him assurances over his future at the club after stories linking him with a move to Liverpool surfaced:

The Spanish international striker admitted that he wants to stay at the Bernabeu but the stories in the Spanish and English newspapers have clearly unsettled him.

In his 13th season in the Madrid first-team Raul has played regularly under Fabio Capello, but has been forced to drop back into midfield in many matches and that has led to speculation that he is unhappy.

Rafa Benitez is said to be watching the situation and could be preparing to make the 29-year-old part of his Spanish contingency at Anfield.

Such reports have forced Raul to go public and demand that the Madrid board let him know whether he is part of the club's rebuilding programme in the summer.

"I would like them to tell which of the two things it true," Raul told a news conference. "They could tell me whether they want me to stay or are opening the doors for me to go.

"But the club has not said anything.

"I am remaining calm and have three years left on my contract and I do not know where these stories are coming from.

"My plan and my contract says that I am staying with Real Madrid.

"I do not understand the rumours. I think they must come from someone who has an interest in seeing me leave, but there is no problem with the club because they have not said anything to me."

Liverpool have already tied up a deal that will see Bayer Leverkusen striker Andrei Voronin join on a free transfer in the summer, but Benitez continues to be linked with a range of strikers with Reggina's Rolando Bianchi now joining the list.

Reports in Italy claim that The Reds have been scouting the 13-goal striker who could cost around €15million (£10.2million).

Real Madrid players convinced Kaka is coming:

Real Madrid players are convinced they will soon be calling AC Milan ace Kaka a teammate.

Kaka maintains contact with several of Real's Brazilian stars, including good friend Cicinho and while publicly he insists he is committed to Milan, an unidentified Real player told AS: "It is only one question of money for Milan, and Madrid has money and the intention to build a great team, no?"

Real president Ramon Calderon will throw the bank at Milan to land Kaka in the summer should he fail to convince Manchester United to part with Cristiano Ronaldo. Calderon won't consider signing both players.

Real Madrid president: I don't want Cannavaro to leave:

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has declared he wants Fabio Cannavaro to stay next season.

Cannavaro has been linked with a return to Italy and Calderon says: "I do not know if he will be here or not next season, it is a decision for the coaches. But in my way of thinking, to see him leave would be a pain. He is now becoming acclimatised and next season he will be far better. I would like that he remains."

Asked about Raul's situation, Calderon added: "He is a symbol. Not only by the titles he's won, but because he represents the values that have made this club great: he fights, is committed and has tenacity. He can do what he wants, leave if therefore he wishes to or remain. He has gained that opportunity because there have been few players as important as he."

Real Madrid president won't rule out Capello staying on:

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon refused to rule out coach Fabio Capello continuing next season after Saturday's victory over Valencia.

Defeat by Barcelona last night at Villarreal has left Real just two points away and Calderon said: "He has two years left on his contract. We will see what happens at the end of the season. Like in companies, at the end of the season we will make our assessments and then we will decide.

"Ever since he arrived, we have heard whistles in the stadium, which is not normal. Now things are changing.

"The easy thing would have been to dismiss Capello, but it was not the most sensible option."

Real Madrid to send Marcelo away on-loan:

Real Madrid are ready to send young Brazilian Marcelo away on-loan next season.

Marcelo was originally considered for Michel's Castilla team in next season's Segunda Liga, but Real management believe he would be better served gaining experience with a Primera club.

Real Madrid plan £15M bid for Arsenal's Gallas:

Real Madrid are planning a £15 million bid for Arsenal defender William Gallas.

The Mirror says Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic wants Gallas and is ready to make a £15m offer for the French defender who has endured a frustrating first season at Arsenal.

Mijatovic will make a formal enquiry for the 29-year-old when the clubs meet within the next few weeks to discuss the futures of Julio Baptista and Jose Antonio Reyes.

It is believed that Gallas was one of the players prepared to take part in a show of strength from the first team squad to the board to make it clear they were not happy at David Dein's departure.

Gallas has always been fiercely ambitious and a big offer from Spanish superpowers Real Madrid may be tempting with Arsenal currently in a state of turmoil.

Real Madrid chief Pedja back in for Arsenal's Wenger:

Real Madrid sports director Pedja Mijatovic is keeping tabs on Arsene Wenger's situation at Arsenal.

Aware that David Dein's departure has sparked speculation over Wenger's future at the Gunners, Mijatovic is keeping tabs on the situation closely, says DiarioSport.

Real know they're unlikely to prise Wenger away from Arsenal this summer, but with over a year left on his current deal there is a growing possibility of convincing the Frenchman about moving to Madrid for season 2008/09.

Should Wenger indicate interest in the prospect, Mijatovic could stick with current coach Fabio Capello next season before welcoming the Arsenal manager for the following campaign.

Diego: Great to play with Robinho at Real Madrid:

Werder Bremen midfielder Diego admits he would love to play alongside Real Madrid winger Robinho in the future.

Diego is a target for Real leading up to the summer market and remarked yesterday: "I have four years on my contract left and I am very happy here. Until now, nobody has contacted me about any transfer and I am focused one hundred percent on Werder Bremen.

"Real Madrid is a great team, sure we all know them, but I at the moment prefer to keep quiet and concentrate on Werder Bremen. But yes, it would be special to play with Robinho, because he is a great friend."

Diego and Robinho came through together at Brazil's Santos before making their own ways to Europe.

Real Madrid coach Capello wants Juventus No1 Buffon:

Real Madrid are being linked with Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.

El Mundo Deportivo says if coach Fabio Capello remains in charge at Real next season, he will ask president Ramon Calderon to bring Buffon to Madrid.

Capello isn't convinced by Iker Casillas and believes Buffon is the man to build Real's defence around.

Real Madrid's Beckham unveils new barnet for Bilbao clash:

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham will be sporting a new barnet when he returns to Fabio Capello's starting XI for their clash with Athletic Bilbao.

It will be Beckham's first start since he broke down against Getafe almost two months ago and to celebrate will be playing with a new bleached look - much to the amusement of teammates!

The midfielder trained yesterday wearing a woolen hat to throw local media off the scent, but couldn't avoid teammates Robinho, Antonio Cassano and Mahamadou Diarra attempting to unveil the big secret as they routinely made a grab for his hat.

Eventually, at the end of the training session, Becks was snapped by local photographers with his new bleached look. "You're the new Canizares!" laughed one teammate.

Real Madrid stun Barcelona with Saviola agreement:

Real Madrid have sensationally swooped for Barcelona striker Javier Saviola.

Marca says Real have a verbal agreement with Saviola, who will move to Madrid on a Bosman when his Barca contract expires in June.

News of the deal is expected to break today and is sure to rattle Barca as they struggle to see off Real's title challenge.

Raul pledges future to Real Madrid:

Raul has pledged his future to Real Madrid.

The Real captain declared: "I have not ever had doubts about my future and the club, for its part, has asked me to remain. This is my family. In the past, I have thought about leaving, but now all that is over.

"I will play here. (Fabio) Capello? He has still two years on his contract with the club. In June, he will decide himself. It's poor that we're out of the Champions League.

"The departure of Ronaldo? It is not true that, without of him, we have done better. At this moment we are all working at 100 per cent."