Blackburn line up shock move for Raul after Real Madrid legend calls it quits at the Bernabeu

28 June 2010 11:07
Blackburn have emerged as shock contenders to sign Real Madrid legend Raul.[LNB]Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has already lured one ex-Bernabeu star to the club in full back Michel Salgado, who has enjoyed a good first season in England since his arrival in Lancashire last summer, and is now preparing an ambitious bid for the Spain striker.[LNB]Raul has spent 16 illustrious seasons in Madrid, notching 228 goals. But last season was not one to remember for the veteran, with the forward spending much of the time on the bench and scoring just seven times, and has now reportedly decided to leave his only professional club.[LNB] Legend: Raul has scored 228 goals in 16 seasons at Real Madrid[LNB]Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the striker should he be allowed to leave on a free transfer.[LNB]However, while he is admired by Sir Alex Ferguson, sources at Old Trafford believe Raul is too old to make a significant impact on the Premier League.[LNB]German side Schalke and Italian club Sampdoria are also weighing up moves for the 32-year-old.[LNB] Familiar face: Blackburn already boast Raul's former team-mate Salgado[LNB] Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce worried he may miss out on Real's GutiAllardyce wanted by Al Ahli as man to put Middle Eastern football on the mapRovers return for Brazilian Gilberto as Blackburn eye former Arsenal manBLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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