Makelele Claimed as Target - Ipswich Town News
Claude Makelele of Real Madrid is being claimed as Town's non-Spanish, Spain-based target this afternoon. The Congolese is 28 and has played for France. He is a central midfield or right-sided player.
We'd be surprised if Makelele turned out to be the mystery man.
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