MANCHESTER UNITED has raised their offer for Ronaldinho to nearly £18 million.

RONALDINHO’S brother and agent Roberto Assis has confirmed that Real Madrid are favourites to land the Brazilian World Cup winner ahead of Manchester United — although he will not rule out the Old Trafford club.

Manchester United look set to miss out on transfer target Ronaldinho as Real Madrid are close to securing the Brazilian’s services.

PARIS ST GERMAIN have turned down an offer from Manchester United for Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, but the player’s agent is confident the two clubs can still negotiate an agreement.

Manchester United have today been told they will have to fork out a staggering £31m (€44.5m) if they want to sign Ronaldinho.

CAMEROON midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has claimed he has met Sir Alex Ferguson and will be a Manchester United player next season.

LEEDS star Harry Kewell’s future will be resolved by the end of the month.

MANCHESTER United are monitoring Real Mallorca’s £10million-rated Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o, the striker’s agent has claimed.

United confirm interest from continental clubs

NEW Paris St Germain chief Francis Graille denied yesterday he had agreed to a Manchester United bid for the French club’s Brazilian World Cup star Ronaldinho.