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Robben deal in the balance

22 Aug 2007 - 09:09:03

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Chelsea winger Arjen Robben's father, Hans, remains hopeful that his son will be able to complete a move to Real Madrid before the transfer window slams shut.

Netherlands ace Robben has been linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for much of the summer, although the rumour mill has gone quiet in recent weeks.

However, Robben senior retains hope that the deal can be finalised in the next week.

He told AS: "It is possible that Arjen becomes a Real Madrid player, but the situation at the moment is that we do not know if he will remain at Chelsea or play in Madrid.

"The period to sign him finishes in ten days and I hope that Madrid comes in to buy my son, but I cannot be sure.

"My son is ready to play right away because he is totally recovered from his injury."

Robben junior, 23, has yet to feature for the Blues this season due to an ankle problem.