Patrick Kluivert could be open to offers

Dutch international striker Patrick Kluivert has told Barcelona if the Catalan club does not agree to his terms for a contract…

Dutch international striker Patrick Kluivert has told Barcelona if the Catalan club does not agree to his terms for a contract extension he will listen to offers from other clubs.

"I will negotiate with Barcelona first but if we do not reach an agreement I will talk to other teams," Kluivert told reporters after training yesetrday.

The Dutch striker's contract expires at the end of June 2002 and there has been speculation in the Spanish press he will follow in the footsteps of Luis Figo and defect to Real Madrid if talks with Barcelona fail.

"Would I ever play at Real Madrid? I am not sure," Kluivert replied when asked about the possibility of playing for the Catalan club's arch-rivals.

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"Before it comes to that I will be talking to Barcelona and I will be very happy if we can reach an agreement."