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Want-away Luis Suarez insists he is not using the Confederations Cup as a transfer shop window

Want-away Luis Suarez insists he is not using the Confederations Cup as a transfer shop window.

Suarez, who is in Brazil for the World Cup warm-up tournament with Uruguay, is angling for a move away from Liverpool.

But he said: “Here I come to play for Uruguay and not thinking what I can do to benefit a transfer.

“My only goal is to win the cup.”

Real Madrid led the chase for £40million Suarez, who is currently banned from domestic competition after he bit Branislav Ivanovic.

Uruguay kicks off their campaign against Spain on Sunday.

Bale of the Century

Manchester United is ready to smash the world transfer record to prove there is life after Alex Ferguson.

The Glazers will hand new boss David Moyes more money than ever before to land Cristiano Ronaldo OR Gareth Bale.

Ronaldo yesterday opened the door to a return to Old Trafford by insisting his future at Real Madrid is far from certain.

But if he signs a new deal at Real, Moyes is set to splash a record £85million to land Tottenham’s double Footballer of the Year, Bale.

United’s American owners are determined the club will continue to be a major European force despite Fergie’s retirement.

Ronaldo, 28, remains United’s No 1 target and yesterday tweeted: “All the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false.”

It suggests Ronaldo is irritated by Madrid president Florentino Perez claiming the Portuguese superstar will be staying at Real.

Perez said: “I’d bet Cristiano will retire at Madrid because it’s the natural thing.”

Ronaldo has two years left on his Real deal but his tweet made it clear he could be available.

And United would be prepared to beat the record £80m they received from Real for Ronaldo in 2009.

Spurs are desperate to keep Bale, 23, but a world record fee would be impossible to reject. The Welshman is also wanted by Real and Paris Saint-Germain.

And United believe Bale moving to Real would trigger Ron’s release. United’s record buy is Dimitar Berbatov, who cost £30.75m in 2007

MUM: Edinson is in Man City talks; DAD: My lad wants to join Madrid!

Manchester City and Real Madrid have opened talks over Edinson Cavani — the striker’s MUM last night revealed.

But City’s hopes of sealing a deal for the £54million goal machine took a dent when the star’s DAD claimed he will pick Real.

Cavani, 26, who was top scorer in Serie A last term with 29 goals, is one of European football’s hottest properties.

Chelsea were also linked to the Uruguay international but only City and Real have tabled firm bids.

Cavani’s mother Berta Gomez told a Montevideo radio station: “Edi is in talks with Manchester City and Real Madrid.

“Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has spoken about the possibility of discussions with Chelsea but there is nothing definite with them at the moment.

“We will know more in 15 to 20 days. There are so many voices, and when something happens I will be the first to know.

“But Edi loves Napoli and, if he has to leave, he will never forget the love and warmth he has had from the fans. He and Naples will remain united for ever.”

But his dad Luis Cavani added: “His intention is to play for Madrid.

“He is excited about it and is very willing to see it through.

“He has told the family in private that he wants to join Real Madrid but if he declares it publicly it will annoy Napoli.

“I hope it happens and that talks take place as soon as possible. Who wouldn’t want to play for Real Madrid?”

Man City Goes All Out with Real Madrid Over Edinson Cavani

MANCHESTER CITY are in a straight scrap with Real Madrid for the signature of £60million striker Edinson Cavani.

Chelsea have pulled out of the bidding for the Napoli superstar after discovering the total cost of a five-year-deal would be a staggering £100m — including £8m-a-year in wages for the Uruguayan ace.

And Cavani, 26, is said to be ‘lukewarm’ on a move to new French champions Paris Saint-Germain, even though the Qatari-backed club have the cash to seal such a mega deal.

All this leaves City and the Spanish giants to slug it out for goal-machine Cavani, who hit an astonishing 36 goals in 41 appearances for his Serie A side this season.

City chiefs hope Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko will be the key to completing the swoop.

They have held talks with the Italians over a swap deal, which would keep down the fee, and also take an existing big-money earner off the payroll.

But the fear at City is the glamour and appeal of joining Real Madrid, the world’s most famous and successful club, could yet sway Cavani’s final decision.

Jose Mourinho wants Luka Modric at Chelsea.

The Special One is quitting Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge next week and hopes the Croatian playmaker will follow him out of the Bernabeu.

And Mourinho is ready to test Madrid’s resolve by slapping in a £30million bid for the former Tottenham star. 

A Chelsea insider confirmed: “Mourinho’s very keen to clinch a deal for Modric. “He knows it will be tough but if anyone can make it happen, we believe Jose can.”

Mourinho is a big fan of Modric, 27, and paid £30m to take him from White Hart Lane to Spain less than a year ago.

Two years ago the Blues made bids of £22m and £27m for Modric, which were rejected by Spurs.

But now Chelsea chiefs believe they can finally seal a deal with Los Blancos at £30m. Mourinho has the inside track and knows Madrid can be tempted to sell.

Modric was voted La Liga’s worst signing of 2012 and has struggled to make a positive impact during his time in the Spanish capital, scoring three times in 31 games.

So president Florentino Perez may be ready to trade and free up cash for new players for Mourinho’s replacement.