Ronaldinho Real deal close - Graille

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

Real have already signed England captain David Beckham from United and snatched the Old Trafford club’s assistant manager, Carlos Queiroz, to be their boss.

Ronaldinho is likely to join them at the Bernabeu according to Francis Graille, president of his current club Paris St Germain.

“We’re very close to an agreement for Ronaldinho with Real. And we’re confident we can find a solution,” Graille told The News Of The World.

“Real want to sign Ronaldinho for the season after next, which is good for us as we want him to stay for one more season.

“Manchester made a modest offer that wasn’t worth considering. We’ve not had any contact with them since we turned down their offer.”

Ronaldinho’s agent and brother Roberto Assis said: “What footballer wouldn’t love to play for Real? All the superstars play for them.”