Pete Jenson wrote: ‘The SP understands that Arsenal have grown tired of Jose Antonio Reyes and now see the opportunity to ship him out and land one of Arsene Wenger's favourite players. Real Madrid are lining up a cash-plus-player bid that would suit the Gunners who may prefer a player who can step straight into Reyes' position.'
Reyes said: "Arsenal know that I have not adapted to life in England. I have not got used to the language or the weather. I have always said what a huge club Real Madrid is and I have always said that I wanted to return to Spain." (The People)
Reyes' response on Arsenal's official website was: "I don't know where those words have come from."