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Eurosport - Thu, 23 Apr 23:32:00 2009

'To go the way of the Dodo' could describe the plight of Charlton Athletic - alternatively, it might be a reference to a Corinthians defender moving to Old Trafford.

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Jose Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro 'Dodo' is reportedly set for move to Manchester United, with Sir Alex Ferguson keen to seal a deal for the 17-year-old centre back.

Ferguson has been tipped off by his South America-based scouts, who are understood to be huge admirers of the Brazilian.

The Mirror claim that the defender has an EC passport through his Portugese background, with United reportedly willing to pay up to £5 million, following a nominal initial fee.

The imposing, left-footed Dodo is regarded as the long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand, with United's scouts impressed with the Brazilian's skill and composure on the ball.

'Dodo' would join his compatriot defenders, Rafael and Fabio Da Silva at the English champions if the move goes through in the summer as expected.

The same paper links Ferguson with a move for another defender, Victor Mongil of Real Valladolid.

The 16-year-old is another unearthed by the club's extensive European scouting network, and would represent a similar steal to that of Federico Marcheda according to his sources.

Staying at Old Trafford, and there is yet more speculation that Carlos Tevez is becoming increasingly agitated at the club and seeking a move elsewhere.

This familiar method of playground ultimatum will not endear the Argentine to his boss Ferguson, who remains reluctant to blow his summer budget on the forward.

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all tracking CSKA Moscow's Czech international striker Tomas Necid.

With the Russian club's North Stand often teeming with scouts, the 19-year-old is understood to be available at £3m.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o claims he has turned down a £35m move to Manchester City, according to the Mirror.

The 'bashful' Cameroon star also reveals that Internazionale's interest in him has been quashed, expressing his desire to instead sign an extended contract at the Nou Camp.

The Sun report that Tottenham are keen on signing Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic, who is currently on loan at Grasshoppers Zurich, as back-up for Heurelho Gomes. But hang on, what about Carlo 'I'm leaving Chelsea to play every week' Cudicini?

The Daily Record have compiled a list of Hibs and Aberdeen players who are set to leave their respective clubs in the summer.

Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen reportedly fears striker Steven Fletcher and defender Rob Jones could both leave Easter Road.

Nottingham Forest have been linked with a £1m move for Jones, while Celtic are understood to be tracking Fletcher.

The same paper insists that Hearts midfielder Bruno Aguiar, will be left to take his pick between Rangers and Celtic at the end of the season.

Derby County defender Claude Davis hopes his loan spell at Crystal Palace will be turned into a permanent move, though the transfer fee remains a sticking point.

The Sun reveal that Watford boss Brendan Rogers has told the club's record-signing Nathan Ellington that he has no future at the club. Those sentiments are sure to delight the club's board.

And finally, The Sun report that Carlo Ancelotti must be heading to Stamford Bridge since the Chelsea-target has been learning English - ironically with the assistance of David Beckham.

"Every time I try to fix his English, he insists on making errors and we end up laughing," said Beckham. Oh the banter!

Dan Quarrell / Eurosport

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  1. I'd much prefer United kept Tevez and got rid of­ the bloody miserable git Berbatov who has been a­ complete waste of money bar his one decent bit of skill­ at the start of the season.

    Neither of them have­ respectable goal tally's for a striker, but atleast­ Tevez is a team player and will do much more than just­ hang around the goal mouth waiting for a pass, he also­ chases players right back into his own half if he loses­ possession, Berbatov just stands there shrugging his­ shoulders thinking he's Cantona.

    From RYAN, on Fri 24 Apr 5:42PM

  2. Fergie.blow your summer budget on tevez.He is worth­ every penny.

    From jamie, on Fri 24 Apr 5:17PM

  3. I am not having a dig, but the stereotype of not­ finding Man u fans in Manchester (I know it's not­ true!) seems to ring true by the idea of sending us­ down the M1 with a slapped backside! I for 1 will be­ heading down the M6 (hopefully without a slapped­ backside) seeing as that's the Motorway that goes­ to Manchester, usually a good game though so I am­ looking forward to it.

    From Paddy T, on Fri 24 Apr 4:49PM

  4. hei fergie! where is ryan giggs replacement Zoran­ Tosic!?

    From zafrul, on Fri 24 Apr 2:52PM

  5. Nice one Peter S obviously yid boy then, cant wait to­ stuff you lot tomorrow send you back down the m1 with a­ slapped backside again!!! It would be amusing to see­ Robbie Keane bang 3 in at the kop end to stuff one up­ Benitez but I wont be relying on you. As for Berbatov­ he is awesome sometimes with his ball control just need­ to do some teamwork and he may merit the pricetag.

    From matty2, on Fri 24 Apr 2:25PM

  6. Wenger should be serious about any player is go for,we­ almost lost Ashavin due to his reluctant way of­ aproaching the transfer market.Am tired of fansy­ football,get us trophy.

    From femizibor, on Fri 24 Apr 8:54AM

  7. I got sacked for stealing a few days ago any utd­ supporters out there can offer me a job please? I­ promise not to steal again!
    Glory Glory Man Utd!!

    From wayne.delay2, on Fri 24 Apr 7:13AM

  8. mikeazano - the England team' renaissance is down­ also to a mix of youth and veterans and a decent­ manager, finally. Yes I would pick Beck's over­ walcott, BTW

    Good to see Arsenal pick up again - its­ more fun with them. I hope ManU thrash them in May­ though! ;)

    From pegez, on Fri 24 Apr 2:00AM

  9. You people are doubtin the dodo??If tevez wants 2 leave­ let him he doesnt want 2 stomp in the trafford no more­ anyway you read it 4 your self why waist money on a guy­ who doesnt want 2 stay??Give some new talent the spot­ if they still have rooney and renoldo what's the­ problem im not saying there the whole team and u­ arsenal has a squad bull swanker's you know that­ MAN UNT is the team look they came from nothin 2­ somethin 2 me your just a bunch of loser's­ lame's and hater's were taken this home back­ traff house this year MAN U all day­ pusillaminus..

    your's truly

    WE5T5IDE 59 HAT­ B^OY..

    From Bobby, on Fri 24 Apr 1:08AM

  10. Beckham teaching English? No wonder they end up­ laughing!

    From j.gibsons, on Thu 23 Apr 11:36PM

  11. I thought dodo's were extinct

    From davemackay77, on Thu 23 Apr 11:32PM

  12. Spurs will decide the championship this year, two most­ important games coming up
    Spurs vs Manpoo
    Spurs vs­ Liverpoo
    hopefully we can finish 7th, then use the cash­ to buy Tevez and get Becks for a few months (see BBC­ site)
    then show SAF what a waste it was to let Tevez go­ and not blow £30.5m on Dimitar 'Lazy'­ Berbatov
    COYS

    From ZougaTheFist, on Thu 23 Apr 11:12PM

  13. Arsenal might not be having some veterans still in the­ club, but the fact is, :"i think you might­ agree" the team that Wenger has built with those­ little guys is giving hell to the big names in­ football. Being a Veteran is no longer working.
    Look at­ England" would you chose Beckham over Walcot?

    From Michael, on Thu 23 Apr 10:57PM

  14. mikeazano - they are bringing them on, since we have­ veterans from which they can learn all aspects from.­ Who does Arsenal have - RvP the @#$%@t?

    From pegez, on Thu 23 Apr 10:32PM

  15. igwe G - yes, you have more knowledge of every pro­ football player in the world than ManU's team of­ scouts, don't you?

    From pegez, on Thu 23 Apr 10:31PM

  16. bigstu.- ty si nudný.

    From Daniel, on Thu 23 Apr 10:29PM

  17. PEOPLE ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY THAT ARSENAL MANIPULATES­ THE YOUNG STARS BY BUYING THEM SO YOUNG!! LOOK AT MAN­ UTD TODAY! WHAT ARE THEY DOING??

    From Michael, on Thu 23 Apr 10:24PM

  18. igwe g, another rubbish player!? I support saints (mock­ as you will). But i bet i could name more duffers­ signed for your club than utd have in the last5/10­ years!

    From d.papas, on Thu 23 Apr 10:10PM

  19. bigstu.anfield1892lfcredsfan - 1892 - the year LFC last­ won the league???

    From pegez, on Thu 23 Apr 10:04PM

  20. bigstu - not the only one who can look things up on the­ internet. People do that everyday! Just got a computer­ did we?

    From pegez, on Thu 23 Apr 10:03PM
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