Football Corner

Real Betis have contacted Barcelona over the possibilty of taking Argentinian striker Maxi Lopez on loan until the end of the La Liga season. The Argentine only signed for Barca last season but has failed to earn a first team place ahead of the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi. Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain told El Mundo Deportivo: "We are talking, but a deal has not been signed."They have shown interest in the player, but I prefer to wait until everything is confirmed."When there is something concrete we will announce it whether it be with Betis or another side."

I believe that this would be a good deal for all three parties because 1) Maxi Lopez would gain from this by getting regular first team football, which he is certainly not getting at Barca at the present time. 2) Barcelona will gain tremendously because when Lopez does return he will of gained some much neede first team football and he can then maybe push for a place in the Barca first eleven. 3) Betis will gain a very skillful and talented striker.