Real Madrid star suggests switch

Robinho (top) claims he is part of a trade that will send Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid winger Robinho claims he is part of a proposal which could see Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United for the Bernabeu.


The Brazil international, who says he has also interested Chelsea, is keen to remain in Madrid but concedes he would have "no problem in leaving".


Robinho's remarks, reported by Portuguese newspaper A Bola, contradict numerous statements from United, who have repeatedly said they are not interested in trading Ronaldo.


The Spanish champions declined to comment on Robinho's claims.


The Brazilian said: "There are proposals, yes.


"One is from Manchester United which would be in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo and the other is from Chelsea."


Robinho played an important role in Madrid's Primera Liga title success last season - scoring 11 goals in 32 league games - but faces an uncertain future under Bernd Schuster.


He added: "I have never hidden my desire to remain at Real Madrid.


"But if the negotiations materialise into something I will have no problem in leaving."


Robinho's comments will increase speculation around Ronaldo, who said on Saturday he will make an announcement on his future in "two to three days".


However, Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says Robinho is not for sale.


Calderon told Marca: "All of Real Madrid's players are coveted and he is no exception.


"But both (coach Bernd) Schuster and (sporting director Pedja) Mijatovic have told me that we shouldn't sell him.


"He's not for sale," he said.