Manchester giants eye move for Guti as Real Madrid star learns English

27 November 2009 13:41
Real Madrid vice-captain Guti is taking English lessons ahead of a battle between Manchester United and City for his signature in January, it has been claimed.[LNB]The Spain international has been frozen out at the Bernabeu after a furious row with coach Manuel Pellegrini and has his heart set on a move to the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]Madrid are asking £4million, a high price for a 33-year-old, but reports in Spain say United and City are both keen to add his experience to their midfield.[LNB] Out of favour: Guti (right) has lost his place in the Real Madrid midfield[LNB]City were linked to Guti in the summer and now United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has joined the race, seeing him as someone who can provide creativity in the absence of Paul Scholes, reports Spanish newspaper AS.[LNB]For the last few weeks, an English tutor has been visiting Guti's home, says the paper.[LNB]The skilful midfielder has been ruled out of 'El Clasico' with a thigh injury, but the minor strain has masked a fall-out with Pellegrini that has seen him fail to play since Madrid's 4-0 cup defeat by third division Alcorcon in October.[LNB]Guti was substituted at half time after a reported dressing room row with his Chilean boss.[LNB] Out of the running: Guti (far left) trains with Real Madrid, but has been ruled out of the clash against Barcelona[LNB]The player recently admitted his relationship with Pellegrini was a 'difficult situation' and further caused controversy when talking of how he enjoyed going to nightclubs till six in the morning.[LNB]There is also interest from the Middle East, though Guti is likely to choose another big challenge before seeing out the final years of his career with a lucrative move to Asia.[LNB] Big game hunter: Man United boss Ferguson has title rivals in his sightsUnsettled Manchester City target Gennaro Gattuso demands showdown talks with AC MilanForget Barcelona or Manchester, raw fury at Burnley derby shook HughesMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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