Following reports yesterday that Manchester United will offer Michael Ballack a one-year contract, German daily Bild claims that Hamburg are doing all that they can to lure the 33-year-old.
The Germany captain was released last week by Chelsea after four years at Stamford Bridge. Ballack had rejected a 12-month extension to his Chelsea contract, wanting a two-year deal instead.
Newspaper reports in the UK yesterday speculated that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would look to bring Ballack to Old Trafford for an initial year, with the option of an extension.
However, Bild claims that Hamburg have set their sights on Ballack. The club has apparently enlisted the help of billionaire supporter Klaus-Michael Kuehne, who currently lives in Switzerland, to fund the deal.
Ballack himself has refused to express a preference for Manchester United, Hamburg or any other club, telling Bild, "I have some offers… and will sort the requests in the coming week."
Ballack scored four goals in 38 appearances for Chelsea last season, but was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup final.
The Germany captain was released last week by Chelsea after four years at Stamford Bridge. Ballack had rejected a 12-month extension to his Chelsea contract, wanting a two-year deal instead.
Newspaper reports in the UK yesterday speculated that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would look to bring Ballack to Old Trafford for an initial year, with the option of an extension.
However, Bild claims that Hamburg have set their sights on Ballack. The club has apparently enlisted the help of billionaire supporter Klaus-Michael Kuehne, who currently lives in Switzerland, to fund the deal.
Ballack himself has refused to express a preference for Manchester United, Hamburg or any other club, telling Bild, "I have some offers… and will sort the requests in the coming week."
Ballack scored four goals in 38 appearances for Chelsea last season, but was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup final.
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