Guti stunned as Real Madrid contract talks collapse

Guti is set for crunch talks today with Real Madrid management after new contract talks were broken off last week.

Sources close to the player told AS that Guti learned on Friday that negotiations had collapsed after it had appeared a deal was in place for him to extend his current contract, which expires in 2008.

The midfielder was very upset by events, though close friends insist his dismissal against Racing Santander had nothing to do with Real's U-turn.

Guti will speak with management today, with his future now in the balance.

It's reported that on Friday Guti received an offer of £3 million-a-year for four years through to 2010 - over £700,000-a-year more than his current wages. Guti is believed to be seeking nearer to £3.6 million-a-year.