
| Posted: Wednesday April 18, 2007 10:05AM; Updated: Wednesday April 18, 2007 1:24PM
Mexican daily Record reported that Chivas de Guadalajara and Chivas USA officials were in pursuit of Zinedine Zidane. Reached by phone in Mexico City on Monday, however, Chivas USA Co-Owner and President Antonio Cue would not divulge the identity of any of their targets but did say that Chivas USA might pursue players once the transfer window opens again on June 15. Terms were not disclosed, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto was not signed under Major League Soccer's new designated-player rule. It is believed his compensation package will be worth about $1 million per year, but his base salary will be far less. Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel joined the New York Red Bulls yesterday, and Argentina's Guillermo Barros Schelotto is on the way to Columbus. Could the Revolution be the next Major League Soccer team to add an international player? The Revolution have been offered a Brazilian player from Deportivo Alaves according to a source close to the negotiations. It could be a week to 10 days before Juan Pablo Ángel plays his first game, according to MLS. According to reports in England, Martin O'Neill, the Aston Villa manager, released Ángel from the remainder of his contract, which means the Red Bulls did not pay a transfer fee. As it turned out the club would wasn't done making waves, dealing second-year defender Marvell Wynne to Toronto FC for a 2008 MLS SuperDraft second round pick and a partial allocation, according to MLS sources. The Los Angeles Galaxy's signing of David Beckham is already having a trickle down effect on soccer in North America. On Monday, the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL first division announced a deal to play the Galaxy at B.C. Place on October 3. If statements from FIFA headquarters in Zurich are credible, Brazil will be awarded the 2014 World Cup later this year -- probably. Brazil faces significant hurdles because most of its stadiums are in disrepair, and the costs of renovation or construction could be prohibitive. Colombia contemplated bidding for the World Cup but dropped out before last week's deadline. Alex Ferguson plans to make two additions to his Manchester United squad in the summer. Midfielder Owen Hargreaves remains a long-term target for the Premiership leaders, while Southampton fullback Gareth Bale has been linked with a move to Old Trafford. Young Catalan Gerard Piqué will soon find out if he's due to return to Manchester United or continue on loan to Real Zaragoza for another season to increase his experience. Manchester City has reportedly joined the queue of clubs hoping to sign West Brom striker Diomansy Kamara. Aston Villa, Everton and Reading are also said to be keen, while there is interest from abroad in the shape of Sevilla, Roma, Fiorentina and Torino. Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is a step closer to a return to the Premiership. The Iceland international has been linked with Manchester United and Newcastle in recent weeks. Djibil Cisse has revealed that he is unsure what his future holds as there has yet to be any discussions between Liverpool and Marseille over where he will be playing next season. Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund has expressed an interest in signing former Brazil international Ze Roberto at the end of the season. He only has a one-year deal with Santos club and is keen to test himself abroad again before his career ends. Back to full match fitness after nearly five months in dry dock, coveted Brazilian playmaker Anderson is committed to staying at FC Porto despite many clubs seeing the player as the perfect addition to their squads for next season. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||