Van der Vaart thinking of Premier League

(GSM) – Rafael van der Vaart has revealed that he could make a switch from Real Madrid if an offer was made for him from one of England’s top teams.

The Netherlands international had slipped down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabéu following Real’s spending spree last summer with speculation suggesting that he could be set to embark on a new challenge.

And with reported interest from the Premier League, Van der Vaart is aware of the transfer talk.

He understands that a couple of major clubs are keepings tabs on his situation and says the prospect of such a switch does sound appealing.

“I have heard of the interest from Liverpool and Chelsea – and that is very flattering,” Van der Vaart told the Daily Star Sunday.

“If either of them were willing to offer me first-team football, I will be honest that it would be very hard for me to not listen to what they had to say.

“I think I have the relationship with Madrid where they understand my position and would let me hold talks.

“I expect the majority of transfers to be concluded in the next two weeks, and if Chelsea or Liverpool wanted to talk with me I would at the very least listen to what they have to say.

“They are both giants, and if they could offer first-team football it may prove impossible to turn down.”