Transfer rumours

Real Madrid coach insists on Middlesbrough reject Ricardinho

Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo is insistent over Santos midfielder Ricardinho.

Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo is insistent over Santos midfielder Ricardinho.
 
Luxemburgo wanted the Brazil international signed this summer, as his contract's buyout clause was the relatively low £1.4 million, but he was turned down by Real chiefs.

However, he now is demanding Real sign Ricardinho when the winter market opens as the 29 year-old's Santos contract expires in December.

Former Middlesbrough midfielder Ricardinho has been offered new terms by Santos, but he's turned them down and is well aware he is a priority for Luxemburgo.