Flamengo star keeper Bruno Fernandes linked with AC Milan

Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes is the latest shot-stopper to be linked with Nelson Dida's job at AC Milan.

Fernandes is rated highly by Milan chiefs Ariedo Braida and Leonardo, who have both made personal checks on the young shot-stopper in recent months.

Tuttosport says the Flamengo man, on-loan from Atletico Mineiro, is under consideration at Milan to succeed Dida next season

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Ronaldo Is Not Leaving – Ancelotti

El Fenomeno has had a nightmare of a campaign, and has made just one appearance due to injury.

In the past couple of weeks he has been strongly linked with a move to Flamengo, with the Brazilian club claiming that Ronaldo wants to sign for them.

“Ronaldo has never expressed any desire to leave Milan in my presence,” Ancelotti told journalists at the Rossoneri’s training camp in Dubai.

“The talk about a possible move to Flamengo has been made up entirely in Brazil and has nothing to do with the player’s wishes.

“He is completely committed to Milan and he will continue to give his full commitment to trying to restart training with a ball.”

Ronaldo will be out of action for at least another three weeks with his latest injury and reports in the Italian press today claimed that the player had visited Vice-President Adriano Galliani and told him that he has no faith in the Milan medical staff.

The 31-year-old’s contract with the Rossoneri runs out at the end of the season, and it seems unlikely he will be offered a renewal unless he can prove his fitness between now and the summer.

Roma Target Richarlyson Signs New São Paulo Contract

Richarlyson, 25, signed the new contract over the Christmas period and São Paulo registered the details with the Brazilian authorities yesterday.

He has signed a three year deal, which will expire on the 20th December 2010.

AS Roma were thought to be close to agreeing a deal to sign Richarlyson in January and that was the reason he was initially summoned to São Paulo's headquarters.

However, club officials managed to persuade the midfielder that his immediate future still lies in Brazil and he signed the contract as his commitment to stay with the club ahead of their 2008 Copa Libertadores campaign.

São Paulo coach Muricy Ramalho sees Richarlyson as a key component of his side and was desperate to keep him at the club.

As well as playing as an attacking midfielder, he can also be used on the left of midfield or as a left wing-back, and it is this versatility that makes him so valuable to São Paulo.

Richarlyson comes from a proud footballing family; his father, Reinaldo Felisbino, played for Coritiba as a left-back in the 1980s and his brother, Alecsandro, plays for Cruzeiro, having spent some time on loan at Sporting Lisbon in Portugal last season.

Ancelotti warning for AC Milan keeper Dida

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti insists under pressure goalkeeper Dida has his backing - but also warned the Brazilian that he isn't guaranteed a first team place.

The Brazil international is again underfire after recent performances and Ancelotti said from Dubai: "Dida has my confidence. Others have committed errors this season.

"But I also know that I have Zeljko Kalac, who is ready and willing."

Man Utd, Real Madrid circle for superkid Coutinho

Brazilian superkid Phillippe Coutinho is being followed by Manchester United.

United had the attacking midfielder scouted in last year's U15 South American championship, but face competition from Real Madrid and Benfica for the Vasco da Gama prospect.

Coutinho has been likened to Barcelona star Lionel Messi and says: "I have a long way to go to reach the level of Messi, but it is an honour to be compared with him.

"Actually, my real idol is Kaka, who plays in the same position as me."

Flamengo claim agreement with AC Milan's Ronaldo

Flamengo are convinced they will land AC Milan striker Ronaldo.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Flamengo claims they have secured an agreement with Ronaldo while he takes his winter break in Rio de Janeiro.

However, Milan medical chiefs have assured coach Carlo Ancelotti that Ronaldo will be fit enough for full-scale training in Dubai later this week.

Flamengo Look To Make Ibson Deal Permanent

Ibson joined FC Porto in the winter of the 2004/5 season, and quickly forced his way into the team with several critics voting him Porto’s player of the year for that season.

However, the Brazilian failed to cement his place over the following seasons, particularly due to the arrival of Argentine Lucho Gonzalez, and found himself having to look elsewhere for first team football.

The midfielder joined Flamengo on-loan last summer, a deal which terminates on the 30th June 2008. He has been a key component of the Brazilian side.

Ibson has made it clear that his relationship with current Porto manager Jesualdo Ferreira leaves much to be desired, and it now seems that ‘Fla’ will be attempting to sign him permanently.

Speaking to Portuguese sports daily ‘Record’, Ibsons father Lais Silva commented that if Porto were to allow his son to leave the club for four million euros, Flamengo would buy him permanently.

However, Silva also indicated the complexity of the situation by adding “Ibson's agent (Jorge Mendes) once received a five million euro offer from a Spanish club for him which he presented to Porto officials…an offer they rejected.”

Silva concluded by saying that the players monthly wage would not be a problem for the Brazilian club, stating “His monthly wage doesn’t worry Flamengo, he earns little more than 30,000 euros a month, a wage any club in Brazil can play.”

FC Porto will surely be assessing the situation, and with the possible exit of Lucho Gonzalez in the near future, the club will be looking at suitable replacements.

However, the volatile relationship between Ibson and manager Ferreira indicates that it is unlikely the midfielder will be returning to Porto in the summer, and so the club may well consider a bid from Flamengo.

Milan: Ronaldo Not Signing For Flamengo

The Brazilian striker was yesterday thought to be on his way to the Rio de Janeiro-based club after their Vice-President Kleber Leite said a transfer was on the cards.

"Flamengo have been authorised by AC Milan to start discussions with Ronaldo,” Leite said.

"We've had preliminary conversations, noting that he wants to change the direction of his life."

However a statement today on Milan’s official club website has dismissed these claims:

“A.C. Milan denies to have started a negotiation with Flamengo for the transfer of Ronaldo; therefore also denies to have authorized the same Brazilian club for an eventual agreement with the footballer.”

Ronaldo, whose contract with the Rossoneri runs out in the summer, has played just one game this season, sparking rumours that his contract with the club will not be renewed.

The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to a host of clubs, including Turkish champions Fenerbahce, who are coached by Brazil and Flamengo legend Zico.

Ronaldo will be free to talk to other clubs in January in view of a Bosman free transfer at the end of the campaign.