Raul to Liverpool?????

Struggling Premier League giants Liverpool are apparently interested in signing Real Madrid striker Raul in the summer.

The Mirror is reporting that Rafael Benitez is pulling out all the stops to persuade the veteran Madrid hitman to depart from sunny Madrid to sign with the Reds, where he will form a partnership with Spain's current in-form striker Fernando Torres. The Daily Mail has chipped in saying that Liverpool will extend a two-year deal to Raul.

Raul has been rumoured to be interested in a move to play in the Premier League, after being dropped from the first team at the Bernabeu this season. Speculation has been rife that the former Spain international is ready to leave Spain in order to play first-team football.

The 32-year-old has long been linked to a transfer to the MLS, particularly to the New York Red Bulls, following a season where he has just started eight games in La Liga so far, with a paltry four goals to his name. Raul has, however, played in seven Champions League matches this season and scored twice in those games.

Marcelo: I Was Not Interested In Watching Barcelona

Real Madrid left-back Marcelo spoke in a post-training press conference today, commenting that he had not watched Barcelona's Champions League match last night.

"I did not watch Barca's match yesterday. I don't know how they played and it doesn't interest me. What interests me now is our match against Racing Santander," said the Brazilian in comments reported by AS.

When asked about Madrid's chances of breaking the legue's 107-goal scoring record, Marcelo affirmed that the record could serve as an extra motivation for his side. As for team-mate Kaka's physical condition, Marcelo confirmed that the Brazilian midfielder is "much better", but admitted: "I don't know if he will be able to play against Barcelona."

Silva would reject Premier League for Real Madrid

David Silva has made a move to Real Madrid his number one choice if he leaves Valencia.

The Spanish international has long been a target for Liverpool and Manchester United, and it looks as though he could finally be on the move in the summer.

But whereas both Premier League giants could register an interest in the midfielder, it appears as though a stay in Spain’s La Liga is the more likely outcome.

AS claim Silva has emerged as a top target for Real, who are planning on shipping out Guti, Lassana Diarra and possibly Fernando Gago in the summer.

And the 24-year-old has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Bernabeu should be leave the Mestalla club, who would want around £20million for his signature.