Football Rumours

Today, we take a look at the transfer scene in Spain’s Premiera Division. Real Madrid are bracing themselves to cope with life without Raul and Guti. Real’s talismanic captain Raul left the club on a free on Monday and is looking for new employers. He has refused to rule out a move to England. Reports suggest that he might move to Schalke on a two-year deal but nothing is certain as yet. Guti has agreed a two-year contract with Besiktas after spending the last fifteen years of his career with Madrid. Meanwhile, Sami Khedira is mulling over the chance to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart.

In other news, recently promoted club Hercules are exploring the possibility of signing Marton Fulop from Sunderland. The Hungarian impressed in his brief stint at Manchester City last season and a host of clubs are vying for his sign. Premiership newcomers Blackpool have approached Valencia with a loan-move for their midfielder Sunny.

Deals within the top division have been few and far between. Atletico Madrid though recently signed Brazilian full-back Filipe from Deportivo la Coruna. The fee was touted to be around 13.5million euros (£11.3m). The player put pen to paper on a four-year deal.