I want Diarra to stay! Real Madrid boss Mourinho warns his old rival Sir Alex to keep his hands off

06 January 2011 12:50
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho wants to keep Manchester United target Lassana Diarra at the club.[LNB]United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be eyeing Diarra as a replacement for the injured Owen Hargreaves and veteran Paul Scholes.[LNB]But Diarra has played the last four games, and Mourinho said: 'He has played well recently.[LNB] The Real deal? Diarra in action against Getafe on Monday[LNB]'He was even in the starting XI while usual midfielders were available.[LNB]'That proves I want him to go on here.'[LNB]Diarra is on contract with the Spanish giants until 2013.[LNB]He previously had spells with Arsenal, Chelsea and Portsmouth. [LNB] Real Deal: Fergie targets Madrid star Diarra as long-term midfield solutionManchester United the big winners on a night when they didn't even playMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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