Scolari: No Robinho? No Problem

Robinho appeared to be all but signed earlier in the week, but relations between the Blues and los Blancos have deteriorated drastically over the past 48 hours.

The Brazilian superstar recently stated his desire to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for Stamford Bridge, prompting negotiations to be thrust toward the closing stages.

But the deal is now in jeopardy after Real president Roman Calderon accused Chelsea of jumping the gun when they started selling shirts bearing Robinho's name.

It is no secret that Scolari is desperate to add the former Santos forward to his line-up, but the ex-Brazil coach insisted it is no skin off his nose if the deal collapses.

"If Robinho’s not here, I have my players," he said in The Sun.

"If we want one more player, we try to buy him. If he doesn’t come, he doesn’t come.

"I have players for that position, so there’s no problem."

Scolari may instead focus his attention on Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, who is reportedly available for around £18million.


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