
| Posted: Wednesday January 24, 2007 10:50AM; Updated: Wednesday January 24, 2007 10:51AM Claudio Reyna will be introduced as the Red Bulls' latest acquisition at a Giants Stadium press conference this afternoon, according to sources close to the club. Dutch GK Ronald Waterreus might be in the Red Bulls fold within a week or two. The Red Bulls are having far less luck in the striker market. Ecuadorian Agustin Delgado isn't scheduled for a physical as was reported, assistants John Harkes and Richie Williams had little success in scouting trips to Brazil and Argentina, and Real Madrid star Ronaldo is looking less and less likely. With Real Madrid's Kaka aspirations stalled, Madrid chairman Ramon Calderon reportedly has now decided Cristiano Ronaldo is the club's top priority for next season. Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero has revealed that Manchester United was interested in signing him last summer. But the Italian international hopes to see out his playing days for the Old Lady. Giuseppe Rossi is a man in demand, according to his agent Andrea Pastorello, with Barcelona inquiring about his availability. Ex AC Milan striker Jon Dahl Tomasson seems to be gaining ground as a potential Yellow Submarine signing. Although the Spaniards are also cocking an eye at the unsettled Ricardo Oliveira as well, the Danish goalgetter is closer to El Madrigal than the Brazilian. Liverpool is all set to sign Jordy Brouwe from Ajax. The Ajax technical director Martin van Geel revealed that he wishes the player all the best at Liverpool, however he isn't completely convinced that the player is ready for it. Southampton boss George Burley is understood to be upset that his young prodigy Gareth Bale is to join Spurs. Manchester United had until recently been the favorite to capture the Wales international left-back. West Ham United Football Club is keen on Ruud Knol. However, reports in Holland claim no fewer than ten clubs are also keen on the player. Sam Allardyce confirms Tal Ben Haim is ready to join champions Chelsea. Despite Chelsea announcing last week that the transfer had fallen through, a deal could now go ahead if Allardyce finds a replacement for the Isreali international. Watford has made a late bid to sign FC Dordrecht attacker Cecilio Lopes. Bobby Boswell, the MLS defender of the year, has declined an initial offer to extend his deal beyond 2008, when his current agreement with D.C. United ends. The sides are likely to re-address the matter, but for now, Boswell wants to leave open his options for a possible move overseas, United technical director Dave Kasper said. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||