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      Real Madrid make first move for Jude Bellingham with mega £123MILLION offer to pip Liverpool and Man Utd to transfer

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      REAL MADRID have allegedly made their first move for Jude Bellingham with a mega £123million transfer offer. Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      REal Madrid have reportedly tabled their first offer for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The former Birmingham ace was back on these shores last week but suffered disappointment as his team were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea.
      The Blues, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the midfielder.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      There was a growing feeling within the LaLiga club’s camp that they “were becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable” with regards to a transfer deal.
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      Then speculation mounted that they held talks with Bellingham’s father over a potential move in London last week.
      Now Sport 1 are claiming that they have submitted their first offer to Dortmund for the ace worth around £123m in an attempt to usurp their rivals.
      They claim that it is worth £88m up front with the rest of the package made up in incentives.
      It adds that Bellingham was initially set on a move to the Bernabeu but has since had his head turned by the potential packages available from the Premier League.
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      But Madrid now believe that the “whole matter can be resolved in the next international break at the end of March” where the ace is set to be part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Italy and Ukraine.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season and have identified Bellingham as their top target.

      The youngster has struggled over recent weeks and has now gone a month without registering a goal or assist for the Bundesliga giants.
      Sporting director Sebastian Kehl was quizzed about Bellingham’s difficulties following Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Schalke over the weekend.
      He said: “Maybe he’s missing a goal here or there that he scored in the first half of the season.
      “He works. He wants and wants. And yet there are times when that’s okay. You also have to admit that a player doesn’t always play at the highest level.
      “But I know with him that he works hard on himself. That’s where it goes.”
      However, Kehl then hinted at Bellingham carrying an injury after being asked specifically about the bandaging he has been wearing on his left knee.
      Kehl replied: “He has been treated regularly over the past few weeks.
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      “That may end up costing one or two per cent. We hope that we can get this under control quickly.”
      Pressed further on the knee problem, he cryptically added: “As long as he can play, everything is fine.” More

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      Ousmane Dembele’s tiny release clause revealed with Premier League clubs able to land Barcelona star for bargain

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      BARCELONA are looking to extend Ousmane Dembele’s contract for fear of losing the forward on the cheap. The forward’s current deal expires next summer but letting Dembele enter his final year could prove costly for the LaLiga leaders.
      Ousmane Dembele’s release clause could be as low as £44mCredit: Rex
      According to Fabrizio Romano, his release clause allows him to leave for £88million during the final year of his contract.
      And if it reaches July and August of 2023, that is cut down to half price at just £44m.
      Barca paid £135.5m for the Frenchman in 2017 so they are desperate to agree new terms and avoid selling for a fraction of that price.
      So far this season, Dembele has made 28 appearances and scored eight goals but has missed the side’s last seven league games through a hamstring injury.
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      Raphinha helped fill the void in Barca’s most recent match, with his goal against Athletic Bilbao separating the two.
      But the Brazilian former Leeds star still faces an uncertain future in Spain with Chelsea and Newcastle among those linked with the player.
      Barca were charged with corruption after it emerged the club continued to pay the head of Spain’s refereeing committee over a period of 17 years.
      And on top of that, they have been banned from buying any players this summer due to Financial Fair Play.
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      Barca president Joan Laporta could be forced to resign from his post as a result of the club’s turmoil.
      And a number of players could have to leave the club as officials desperately look to raise funds.
      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, one of the players expected to go is Raphinha and Chelsea and Newcastle are understood to be keen on signing him.
      Raphinha faces an uncertain Barcelona futureCredit: Getty More

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      Gavi suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction in Barcelona’s win over Athletic Bilbao

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      GAVI suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last night.The 18-year-old was picked by boss Xavi alongside Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong in midfield.
      Gavi endured a moment to forgetCredit: LaLiga TV
      The 18-year-old was in action for Barcelona against Athletic BilbaoCredit: Getty
      He put in a typically tenacious performance… but his evening threatened to end on a bum note.
      Gavi put himself about, even trying to tackle an opponent with his HEAD while on the ground – risking being kicked in the face for his team.
      The academy graduate didn’t come out of the challenge badly, but he wasn’t so fortunate on another occasion.
      While sliding for the ball, Gavi’s backside unfortunately slipped out of his shorts.
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      Eagle-eyed fans spotted the highly-rated star’s full rear end.
      Seeing the incident, one fan joked: “Today Gavi has given everything, even his a**.”
      His efforts weren’t in vain, however, with Barcelona coming up with another vital three points in the title race.
      Xavi’s men took the lead on the stroke of half-time, Raphinha rifling a right-footed shot home after a brilliant pass by Busquets.
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      Gavi made a determined challenge with his HEADCredit: LaLiga TV
      The goal was initially flagged for offside, before the call was overturned by VAR.
      Athletic Club pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but found Marc-Andre ter Stegen in inspired form.
      They thought they’d finally equalised late on, when Inaki Williams belted home from close range.
      After a lengthy VAR check, however, Iker Muniain was adjudged to have hand-balled in the build-up – much to the fury of the majority present at San Mames.
      Inaki Williams thought he’d equalised… only to be denied by VARCredit: AFP More

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      Fans can’t help but respect Gavi for ‘twisted’ act on pitch during Barcelona’s win over Athletic Bilbao

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      FANS couldn’t help but respect Gavi’s “twisted” act to help Barcelona win and maintain their title charge.The LaLiga leaders scraped a 1-0 win away at Athletic Bilbao to retain their nine-point gap over Real Madrid at the top.
      Gavi made an incredibly unorthodox tackle for BarcelonaCredit: LaLiga TV
      The teenager put his head at risk to dispossess Dani GarciaCredit: LaLiga TV
      The move prompted a mixed reaction on social mediaCredit: LaLiga TV

      And they had midfielder Gavi to thank for an incredible tackle that left viewers baffled.
      With 22 minutes on the clock, the energetic youngster made the bonkers decision to dispossess Dani Garcia with a sliding tackle with his HEAD.
      As Garcia went to play the pass, Gavi came flying across the turf head first and knocked the ball away cleanly with his noggin.
      But viewers were split over whether it was genius and brave or downright stupid from the 18-year-old La Masia graduate.
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      One said: “Honestly at this point you gotta respect it from Gavi. This guy is twisted.”
      Another wrote: “Gavi, the warrior 🔥”
      A third added: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is Gavi for you! 😱👀”
      Another commented: “Wow! This guy is something. Superb.”
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      And Barca legend Carles Puyol tweeted: “Gavi 🙌🙌🙌”
      But one replied: “Dangerous play.”
      And a final user commented: “Don’t mean to be pessimistic or anything but if he keeps going like this he’s in for a short career.”
      Plenty of others compared the unorthodox tackling technique to Phil Jones and hilariously cited the forgotten Manchester United centre-back as Gavi’s idol and inspiration behind the “signature move”.

      Amazingly, that was not the only time Gavi put his head into a compromising situation in yesterday’s game as he put in another masterclass performance to boss the midfield.
      Another incident saw the 2022 Golden Boy winner head the ball as Raul Garcia went to kick it, again risking a potentially serious injury.
      Fans made the comparisons to Phil Jones’ effort against ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder is not afraid to get stuck inCredit: Reuters
      He won the 2022 Golden Boy award and is one of the world’s best young talentsCredit: Getty
      The victory saw Barca take another giant step towards the LaLiga titleCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle on transfer red alert over Raphinha as Barcelona admit they could be forced to cash in

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle are both interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona, according to reports.The 26-year-old could be forced to leave the Nou Camp this summer amid Barcelona’s ongoing legal battles.

      Chelsea and Newcastle want to sign RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      The La Liga giants were charged with corruption last week after it emerged that club chiefs continued to pay the head of Spain’s refereeing committee over a period of 17 years.
      And on top of that, they have been banned from buying any players this summer due to Financial Fair Play.
      Barca president Joan Laporta could be forced to resign from his post as a result of the club’s turmoil.
      And a number of players could have to leave the club as officials desperately look to raise funds.
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      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, one of the players expected to go is Raphinha.
      Chelsea and Newcastle are understood to be keen on signing the Brazilian.
      However, Raphinha does not want to leave Barcelona.
      Xavi is eager to keep him at the Nou Camp, although he could be forced into a sale if the club cannot offload a number of other players.
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      The winger has scored nine goals and assisted nine in 37 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona so far this season.
      He has also played a crucial role in the club’s La Liga title charge.
      Raphinha joined the Catalan giants in a £55million transfer from Leeds last summer after rejecting a move to Chelsea.
      But Barca chiefs are convinced that they could earn a profit if they decided to sell the winger at the end of the season. More

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      Atletico Madrid star Koke reveals Joao Felix’s transfer plans after joining Chelsea on loan

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      KOKE has insisted Joao Felix will return to Atletico Madrid once his loan at Chelsea expires.The Spanish midfielder believes the attacker will be benefitting from the game time he is getting at Stamford Bridge.
      Joao Felix joined Chelsea on loan in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Koke is sure he will be back at Atletico Madrid next seasonCredit: Getty
      Felix joined the Blues in January for a fee of £10million and after a shaky start has largely impressed.
      The Portugal international was sent off on his debut against Fulham, but has since been a key figure in Chelsea’s recent improvement.
      Felix left the LaLiga side along with Matheus Cunha, who joined Wolves, after a disappointing first half of the season with Atletico.
      The club was knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage and have been well off the pace of rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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      But Koke is adament that Felix will be back in Spain for next season.
      He told Mundo Deportivo: “They were important players within the team.
      “They made the decision to leave.
      “Joao transferred and Cunha transferred. They are decisions of each one.
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      “Totally respectable. Joao is picking up the rhythm of the games, he is gaining confidence for the coming season to come back here.
      “And to Cunha, I wish him all the best.”
      Chelsea do not have an option to buy Felix at the end of his loan deal.
      The 23-year-old has also had to deal with people mispronouncing his name in England.
      He insists his name is pronouncd “Joao Fell-ix”.
      When Koke was asked what he called his former team-mate, he replied with laughter saying: “Joao”. More

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      Todd Boehly a ‘huge admirer’ of Frenkie de Jong with Chelsea out to seal £70million transfer from under Man Utd’s noses

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      TODD BOEHLY is reportedly a huge admirer of Frenkie de Jong.And the Chelsea owner is plotting a £70million transfer raid to land the midfielder from under Manchester United’s noses.
      Frenkie de Jong could be at the centre of another transfer tussleCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly likes what he sees from the Barcelona midfielderCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      De Jong, 25, was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League last summer as Barcelona put him under an ultimatum to leave or cut his salary.
      Manchester United agreed to pay around £72m while Chelsea wanted to take him on loan – before he ended up staying put at the Nou Camp.
      According to Football Insider, though, Boehly wants to go back in for De Jong this summer as a top priority.
      And they could Barca’s resolve with a £70m bid in an attempt to make him the latest big-money arrival since the American tycoon took over at Stamford Bridge.
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      De Jong is understood to be happy at the Nou Camp again and has been a key cog in Xavi’s side marching towards the LaLiga title.
      The Barcelona manager said last month: “He was very clear with me. He wanted to stay with us and there was no doubt.
      “He is our player and I am very happy and satisfied with his performance and leadership.
      “He is in a great moment, like the whole team.”
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      However, the financial mess at the Catalan giants remains and they could be forced into selling one of their most valuable assets.
      The Blues may still face competition from United, though, with Erik ten Hag keen to reunite with his ex-Ajax star.
      Barcelona are said to be preparing for life without De Jong and have lined up Manchester City and Germany man Ilkay Gundogan as his replacement. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star’s stunning Wag suffers wardrobe malfunction on red carpet in very revealing dress

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      A STUNNING football Wag suffered a huge wardrobe malfunction during an appearance on the red carpet.Jessica Goicoechea, the partner of former Barcelona defender Marc Bartra, wore a very revealing dress as she turned up for the second edition of the Idolo Awards.
      Jessica Goicoechea had a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpetCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      She wore a very revealing dressCredit: Getty
      It happened as she attended the Idolo awardsCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      And Jessica did win one of the awardsCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      The event is organised to reward the work of influencers and content creators on social networks.
      It is set up by Dulceida and her agency with other Spanish celebrities being invited, such as Tamara Gorro and Anabel Pantoja.
      Jessica however looked wonderful in her stunning dress which left very little to the imagination.
      The garment is made from three beaded strips on each side of her body.
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      It exposes her torso, hips and parts of her chest, in a style that has been called the “riskiest of all the guests” by Spanish media.
      She shared pictures of the outfit on social media, causing quite a stir with her adoring 1.7 million followers.
      One commented: “Holy moly 🔥.”
      A second wrote: “This dress😍 just wow.”
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      A third said: “You are tremendously beautiful.”
      A fourth added: “Perfection in person.”
      Her partner, Bartra, played for the LaLiga giants 59 league games across a six-year spell between 2010 and 2016 before moving to Borussia Dortmund.
      He is now playing his football in Turkey after joining Trabzonspor last summer.
      Jessica is the partner of former Barcelona star Marc BartraCredit: Getty
      She has 1.7million followers on InstagramCredit: EPA
      Where she often posts her modeling picturesCredit: Instagram – @goicoechea More