Real Madrid chief fires cash warning at Chelsea

Real Madrid sports chief Jorge Valdano has fired a warning at Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea are chasing Ronaldo, Esteban Cambiasso and Roberto Carlos, but Valdano said, "They will have to pay the entirety of the buy-out clause."

"I hope this club statement serves to resolve the matter once and for all."

"He who wants a so-called 'galactico' player will have to pay his buy-out clause."

"They are all players who form part of our strategy and they are footballers that Real Madrid are not seeking to sell, but maintain their prestige."