Robinho Calls Press Conference

Robinho has had a foot in the exit door at the Santiago Bernabeu virtually all summer. Initially tipped to join Manchester United as part of the proposed (and now defunct) deal to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to los Blancos, the 24-year-old has been a fixture on Chelsea's radar over the past few weeks.

The Brazilian forward recently declared his desire to make the switch to Stamford Bridge, and a deal worth just over £28million appeared to be sealed earlier in the week. Indeed, the Blues had already begun selling shirts emblazoned with Robinho's name when los Merengues announced that they hope to keep the player.

Real's surprise U-turn came only days after they insisted they will not force Robinho to stay, and Sky Sports News reports that the former Santos star will hit back with an announcement of his own this afternoon.

It is believed the Selecao man will reiterate his wish to join Chelsea, but he could in fact reveal a plan to take matters into his own hands - such as buying out his own contract.

Robinho will not feature in Real's La Liga opener against Deportivo La Coruna this afternoon.