Post by Taxigirl on Nov 26, 2005 12:17:14 GMT
www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/nov25h.html
Inter’s chances of signing Michael Ballack increased significantly today when Manchester United pulled out of the chase for the Bayern Munich star.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said that, while he was an admirer of the Germany captain, he would not be attempting to net Ballack in the New Year.
"He's a great player, we have considered him and have had discussions with his people," said Ferguson.
"But he is similar to players who play in that position already like Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes."
The news will come as a huge boost to Internazionale, who have been pursuing the 29-year-old for some time.
With United out of the picture, Bayern’s relationship with the player worsening and Juventus happy with their central pairing of Emerson and Patrick Vieira, it now seems to be a straight duel between the Nerazzurri and Real Madrid for the German’s signature.
The San Siro outfit are known to have excellent relations with Bayern and have already held discussions with the Bavarian club and Ballack’s agent Michael Becker, as reported by Football Italia earlier this month.
With Ballack having already refused the Spanish giants three years ago, Inter – who would have no problem meeting the midfielder’s huge wage demands – will now consider they have a good chance of obtaining his services.
Inter’s chances of signing Michael Ballack increased significantly today when Manchester United pulled out of the chase for the Bayern Munich star.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said that, while he was an admirer of the Germany captain, he would not be attempting to net Ballack in the New Year.
"He's a great player, we have considered him and have had discussions with his people," said Ferguson.
"But he is similar to players who play in that position already like Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes."
The news will come as a huge boost to Internazionale, who have been pursuing the 29-year-old for some time.
With United out of the picture, Bayern’s relationship with the player worsening and Juventus happy with their central pairing of Emerson and Patrick Vieira, it now seems to be a straight duel between the Nerazzurri and Real Madrid for the German’s signature.
The San Siro outfit are known to have excellent relations with Bayern and have already held discussions with the Bavarian club and Ballack’s agent Michael Becker, as reported by Football Italia earlier this month.
With Ballack having already refused the Spanish giants three years ago, Inter – who would have no problem meeting the midfielder’s huge wage demands – will now consider they have a good chance of obtaining his services.