Van Nistelrooy to make shock return to the Premier League

Real Madrid striker Van Nistelrooy is being linked with a move to Tottenham

By GMF Editor  November 06, 2009
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Van the man. (©PAphotos)
Van the man. (©PAphotos)


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Ruud Van Nistelrooy
I’m now fully fit now, healthy, physically and mentally
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Ruud Van Nistelrooy could make a sensational return back to the Premier League.Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with the Netherlands striker who is likely to make a switch in the January transfer window.The ex-Manchester United hit man 33, will be out of contract at Real Madrid, when the season ends and is unlikely to be offered a new deal. Van Nistelrooy has been out of favour at the Burnebau since Madrid’s mega summer signings of Kaka, Benzema, and Ronaldo, who all play in attacking positions.Van Nistelrooy said: “ In January I can negotiate, see what comes and what the club does. It’s a matter of playing and getting my form back.”Tottenham came close to signing the Dutchman for just £1million last summer.However Spurs boss Harry Redknapp was not to keen about his wage demand of £100,000-a-week, and there were also injury fears.Van Nistelrooy, who spent nine months out with a knee injury last season added: “ I’m now fully fit now, healthy, physically and mentally.Van Nistelrooy will replace want-away striker Roman Pavyluchenko, who has failed to impress at White Hart Lane, since his £14 million move from Spartak MoscowPowered by: GiveMeFootball.com, the latest football news
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