Sport.co.uk can reveal that former Manchester United and current Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi could leave the Spanish La Liga club for a European giant with the player’s representative sighting Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona as options for the Italian international.
Rossi left Manchester United after unsuccessful loan spells at Newcastle United and Parma, joining the Yellow Submarines for £6.6 million in 2007. The Italian is currently re-negotiating his contract at Villarreal, however the player’s representative has admitted that the former Red Devil would be tempted by a move to a top club in the January transfer window.
“We are currently discussing renewing the player’s contract.” Federico Pastorello told Sport.co.uk.
“He is happy to stay there, but he is willing to wait for a big offer from a top club. He will only leave for a bigger club than Villarreal, and he would like a call from a Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, or Chelsea. If not, he is happy and he will extend his contract. “
Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid have been linked with a January move for the 23-year-old, however, any formal offer lodged by potential suitors will be reported to Sir Alex Ferguson who will then have the chance to match or beat such a bid after insisting on the insertion of a special clause in the player's contract when he left Old Trafford.
Rossi's chief representative revealed to Sport.co.uk last month the unique idiosyncrasy in his client's contract:
“Yes, before the club can accept any offer for Giuseppe they must check with Manchester United," Pastorello confirmed.
"I think it was a 24 hour window to answer whether they want to match the offer of a competing club, but obviously then it is up to the player to and if he wants to re-join United."
