Former Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie concedes their FA Cup victory cost them dear in transfer bonuses.

Lassana Diarra and Glen Johnson were the most lucrative sales, generating 15 million.

Storrie told the Telegraph: “We got good money but

Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is being linked with a return to Olympique Lyon.

Cadena SER says the Mali international will be moved on in the summer and a return to France is likely.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas maintains a good

Lassana Diarra says Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema is now far more settled.

Lassana Diarra could be on his way from Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Lassana Diarra insists Karim Benzema will soon prove his worth at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has laughed off the threat of Roma star Daniele de Rossi arriving to take his place.

De Rossi is again being linked with Real for an end of season move.

And Diarra said: “Every day lots of names associated with

Real’s Diarra returns from Nation’s Cup injured

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that both Lassana Diarra and Sergio Ramos are set to return to the Blanco lineup for the upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening.

Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is aware of interest from Manchester United.
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Diarra was in action for Mali in Sunday’s amazing 4-4 draw against hosts Angola for the kickoff of the African Nations Cup.

Last night, asked about

Manchester United are reviving interest in Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.