Real Madrid, Barcelona battle for Chelsea's Robben.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are going head-to-head for Chelsea winger Arjen Robben.

Both clubs are in the market for a new left-sided midfielder and have penned Robben at the top of their shopping lists, says DiarioSport.

Robben is weighing up his future at Chelsea, particularly with manager Jose Mourinho now staying on next season. The pair haven't seen eye-to-eye this term over Robben's injury record, though the Blues boss was full of praise for the winger over the way he performed on Tuesday night at Liverpool.

Robben was promised to Real fans by Ramon Calderon as he battled for last summer's presidency and remains a target for the Madrid club. Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, meanwhile, is a big fan of his fellow Dutchman and is convinced his versatility would fit well into his playing system.

Real Madrid president: We want Roma's Chivu, Alexis.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has confirmed they're chasing Roma defender Cristian Chivu and Getafe youngster Alexis.

Calderon revealed their plans on Tuesday after being asked about their interest in Marseille sensation Franck Ribery.

"I've listened to [sporting director] Predrag Mijatovic speak highly of Ribery, but at the moment we're also thinking of signing a defender like Alexis or Chivu," Calderon told the Marca newspaper.

Real Madrid president: Ramos will get new deal.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has assured fans they will secure defender Sergio Ramos to a new contract.Ramos is waiting to open talks over a new deal, with his situation alerting the interest of Italian giants AC Milan.

Aware of Milan's move for the defender last week, Calderon said: "I have not made any promise to Sergio Ramos. It seems, according to what has been confirmed to me by Pedja Mijatovic, that this promise came from the previous management, when they assured him a revision of his contract.

"But we cannot do that halfway through the season because it would create conflicts, as many players in the group are in a similar situation.

"Anyway, if the club had made him a promise, it will be necessary to fulfill it when the case arrives."

Real Madrid president: It's now up to Beckham.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says it's up to David Beckham to decide if he wants to play on at Santiago Bernabeu.

Real sports chief Pedja Mijatovic, having not heard from Becks nor his agents in the last week, contacted the England ace yesterday to organise a meeting for December 31 to discuss his contract. Real have offered Beckham a new two-year deal on the same salary - �4 million - plus a 50:50 split of his image rights.

For his part, Calderon said last night: "After the conversations that we have maintained in the last months, David Beckham already has our offer on the table. Now it is he who has to decide.

"We are very happy with David and we all would like that he continued with the club and that he renews his contract."

Real president Calderon: Gago capture like winning lottery.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said the signing of Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago was like winning the lottery.

The 20-year-old passed a medical and completed his US$27mil move from Boca Juniors to Real, putting pen to paper on a six-and-a-half year contract.

“Today is the draw for the (Spain’s famous Christmas) lottery, yet we have already won. Our prize is right here,” Calderon said on Friday as Gago was presented to the media.

“It hasn’t been easy to bring him here. But I would like to thank him for giving up a large amount of money to choose us, when so many others wanted his services.”

Gago joins teenage Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, and Brazilian fullback Marcelo as the club’s recent new signings, as the nine-times European champions look to rejuvenate their squad.

“This trio of aces, along with the players emerging from the youth teams, allow us to take a step towards a new generation of players who will bring freshness and new hope to the fans,” Calderon added. “By combining veterans with youth we will put this club back on the road to success.”

Gago has been likened to Argentine midfielder Fernando Redondo who played with Real between 1994 and 2000, but the youngster wanted to distance himself from these comparisons.

“I don’t feel under any pressure being likened to Redondo. He is my idol and has been since I was young, but we are very different players,” said a softly-spoken Gago.

“I know I will have to adapt to a different style of play here but I will do it calmly and patiently like I did at Boca.

“This is the club of my dreams and I want to achieve great things here and to be a success in European football.”

Calderon: Cannavaro to win Ballon d'Or.

Fabio Cannavaro will be named European Footballer of the Year - according to Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon.

The 33-year-old defender captained Italy to victory in the World Cup this summer before joining Real from Juventus in July.

Calderon made the claims while paying tribute to former Real star Ferenc Puskas, who died aged 89 on Friday.

"The joy at Cannavaro winning the Ballon d'Or has been overshadowed by the sad news of the death of Ferenc Puskas," said Calderon.

The winner of the award is voted for by European journalists and will be revealed officially by France Football magazine on 27 November.

Calderon's claims came after the Spanish media reported a meeting had taken place between France Football's editor and Cannavaro on Thursday.

Should his victory be confirmed, Cannavaro would become the fourth Italian to win the award - joining Gianni Rivera, Paolo Rossi and Roberto Baggio.

He would replace Brazilian Ronaldinho as the holder of the award, and become one of only a handful of defenders to claim the prize.

Real Madrid confirm record TV deal.

Real Madrid have confirmed that they have secured a new television deal that will net the club 800million euros.

An unnamed Spanish media company has bought a 7-season package which will begin in the 2008-09 season.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said: "It's the richest contract in the history of world sport."

Sogecable hold the current rights and pay 55million euros each season to feature the Spanish giants.

Calderon: Higuain, Gago have agreed Real Madrid deals.

A buoyant Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has declared Marcelo's signing this week will soon be followed by Argentine pair Gonzalo Higuain and Fernando Gago.

River Plate striker Higuain has already declared he wants to join Real in January, while Boca Juniors are believed to have slapped a media ban on Gago as his agent pushes club president Mauricio Macri to accept Real's offer.

Calderon said: "The one of Marcelo is a very opportune incorporation. We initiated a great signing. Today it was Marcelo and tomorrow there will be Gago and Higuain. Both have reached an agreement with us."

The Real president also admitted "it will be logical" that Marcelo plays the second-half of the season with Real Madrid B due to his lack of a European passport.

Real Madrid still keen on £100M Barcelona whiz Messi.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon hasn't given up his interest in Barcelona superkid Lionel Messi.

The Argentine whiz was a target for Real presidential candidates before Calderon's election victory over the summer.

DiarioSport says sources close to Calderon insist he hasn't shelved plans to prise Messi away from the Nou Camp and would even consider to paying his £100 million buyout clause should the youngster indicate he's ready to quit Barca.

Calderon - We want Woodgate back .

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says Middlesbrough loan star Jonathan Woodgate has a future at the Bernabeu if he wants it.The 26-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at the Riverside Stadium after injuries ruined his time at Real, but he hinted when he arrived that he still wants to resurrect his career with Los Merengues.

Boro have an option to sign the player permanently at the end of the season, but Boro boss Gareth Southgate has conceded the club will have to work hard to convince him to stay.Calderon has now made Boro's task harder by suggesting Woodgate will have the chance to win his place back in Madrid if he stays fit:

"We wish the best for him. He had a very bad moment here. He had a very difficult injury.

"We know that now he's playing very well. We don't really know if he wants to come back here. We'd like to if he decides that."

Calderon voices Becks hope.

Ramon Calderon expects David Beckham to finish his career at Real Madrid and believes the midfielder is still a key player for the club.

The Spanish giants are hoping to conclude negotiations over a new contract for the former England captain in the coming weeks.

Real are keen to retain the ex-Manchester United ace for a further three years and Beckham appears happy to stay at the Bernabeu.

Calderon outlined the 31-year-old's importance to the club and is confident Beckham will conclude his glittering career in the Spanish capital.

"He's very important for us," the Real president told Sky Sports News.

"Perhaps he has been one of the best players we have had in the last 15, 20 years.

"He's very important for us, not only from a commercial point of view, but also on the pitch.

"He is one of the best players in the world, no doubt about that.

"The idea is to sign a new contract for two or three years and that's the end.

"He said he wants to finish his career in three years' time and that will be perfect for us."

Beckham started Real's last Primera Liga game against Real Sociedad on the bench before coming on to score a late goal.

Calderon feels the midfielder will continue to prove his worth for Real and will remain a key pawn in coach Fabio Capello's plans.

He added: "The last one he was on the bench for the first half and Capello has said that not all of them can play.

"With 22 players it is impossible for all of them to play every match.

"I have been talking about that with Capello and he agrees that Beckham is one of the most important players with Real Madrid."

Calderon: Becks to get new contract.

Real Madrid are close to agreeing a deal to extend David Beckham's contract beyond the end of the season, club president Ramon Calderon said. "We have spoken with his agent and we are agreed that we should extend his contract," the Real supremo told Spanish sports daily AS.

"Beckham has told me that he is happy in Madrid, that his children are happy, that [his son] Brooklyn speaks Spanish.... He is delighted with things and for Madrid he is a vital player for his contribution on the pitch and for what he represents."

Beckham joined Real Madrid on a four-year contract from Manchester United in 2003, but has yet to win a major trophy at the club. Spanish media have reported that Madrid want to extend his contract until 2009.

The midfielder arrived late for Real Madrid training on Wednesday after his flight from England was delayed and new coach Fabio Capello hinted that he would be sanctioned by the club.

"It is an internal matter, but the rules are the same for everyone," the Italian told a news conference on Thursday. The 31-year-old Beckham resigned the captaincy of England after the World Cup and was dropped by new coach Steve McClaren for Wednesday's friendly against Greece.

Ramón Calderón is the new President of Real Madrid

Ramón Calderón has elected as the new President of Real Madrid. After few bad season, previous president Florentino Perez resigned and the he elected as the president by election.

He has said that he will bring Robben, Kaka and Fabregas to the team and will reunite the team.

Let's see how he do his job. Wishing him best of luck.