Source: Telegraph
Manchester City fail in bid to sign Raul from Real Madrid
Manchester United v Manchester CityKick-off: Sun May 10, 5.30pm, Old Trafford, ManchesterTV: Sky Sports 1, Sky Sports HD1Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live [LNB]Spanish media this week claimed City were hoping to tempt the 31-year-old forward to England in a massive deal, and although Mark Hughes subsequently played down the reports, Raul revealed in Marca that there had been contact. [LNB] Related ArticlesBerbatov v RobinhoUnited v City: Five classicsCity don't worry FergusonDunne's Ronaldo warningUnited pessimistic about FletcherMark Hughes says Manchester City, not United, are his top priorityHowever, Real's all-time record goalscorer, who made his debut for the Spanish giants 15 years ago, was also adamant that he has no intention of leaving his home-town club despite rumours of a lucrative four-year contract worth 40 million euros. [LNB]"It's true that there has been contact with my representative Gines Carvajal from Manchester City, but I've not considered it because I'm not going to leave here" the 31-year-old said. [LNB]"I'm only thinking about finishing my career at Real Madrid, which is my club and where I still have many things to do. [LNB]"When they told me of City's offer I didn't have a single moment's doubt. My place is here and I still think I can help the team win titles." [LNB]Raul's agent Carvajal added: "Yes, it's true that there has been interest and nothing more. [LNB]"When I told Raul about the offer he told me he didn't want to waste time on this matter. City have a good project, but Raul is a Real Madrid man." [LNB]Raul will play his 699th match for Real this weekend against Valencia. Madrid need a win in order to prolong the title race with leaders Barcelona for another week. [LNB]City seem desperate to land a big name before the start of next season, having already been heavily linked with Kaka at the start of the year and Samuel Eto'o last month. [LNB]
