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      Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid transfer hits snag after boss Carlo Ancelotti goes public with view on signing him

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      REAL MADRID’S pursuit of Jude Bellingham is in doubt as manager Carlo Ancelotti claims he is happy with his current midfield.The Borussia Dortmund star, 19, has been heavily linked with joining the Spanish champions in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the most sought-after stars in European footballCredit: PA
      Recent reports have suggested Real Madrid are the frontrunners to sign the England international ahead of Premier League giants Man City, Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea.
      However, Ancelotti has insisted he is more than content with his existing midfield options.
      Los Blancos boast a plethora of talent in the middle of the park including Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Fede Valverde.
      Toni Kroos is also still a part of the squad, although he will retire at the end of the season.
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      But the strength in depth in Ancelotti’s side has led to him dismissing a move for Bellingham.
      Speaking ahead of Real’s game with Villarreal on Saturday, he said: “Bellingham has shown at the World Cup that he is a great midfielder, but so have others.
      “Enzo Fernandez has played very well. Gavi and Pedri as well.
      “Bellingham is one of those very good midfielders, but I’ll stick with the ones we have.”
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      Ancelotti’s comments will be a boost to the host of English clubs chasing Bellingham’s signature.
      The latest reports are that Liverpool are becoming concerned by his price tag given Chelsea are attempting to sign Enzo Fernandez for more than £100million.
      Should the Blues complete a deal for the Argentine, 21, it would almost certainly inflate the Dortmund teenager’s value.
      Bellingham has contributed 19 goals and 21 assists in 112 appearances since arriving in the Bundesliga in 2020.
      He also shone for England at the World Cup, continuing to state his case as one of the best midfielders in the world.
      Dortmund currently sit sixth in the German top flight, nine points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
      They have qualified for the last-16 of the Champions League – where they will face Chelsea. More

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      Liverpool ‘fear Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez transfer could ruin their bid to land Jude Bellingham’

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly concerned that Enzo Fernandez’s transfer to Chelsea could price them out of a move to land Jude Bellingham. Chelsea are in talks to sign Fernandez, 21, in a move which will almost certainly eclipse £100million.
      Chelsea’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez has left Liverpool concernedCredit: Getty
      They fear it may price them out of a move for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      However, with the Blues first bid being rejected by Benfica – with the Portuguese side wanting his buyout clause paid up front in full – Liverpool are getting sweaty under the collar.
      Writing for CaughtOffside, Christian Falk said Jurgen Klopp’s side were “a little afraid” about the repercussion’s of the deal.
      He said: “I heard that Liverpool are taking a good look at what is happening between Chelsea and Enzo Fernández.
      “They’re waiting to see if someone covers his release clause, as it can then be used as a benchmark for Bellingham.
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      “If you see that Enzo Fernández is going for this amount of money to a club like Chelsea, everyone will say ‘okay, what is the price of Bellingham then?’ because he’s an English player and had a really good World Cup.
      “It won’t be less, perhaps a little bit more because he’s English.
      “They’re a little afraid of this potential deal and they’re keeping a close eye on whether it will affect Bellingham’s asking price. So, it’s good for Dortmund if this happens.”
      Falk revealed Liverpool’s summer budget will be between £200-250m.
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      And with a deal for Bellingham already being earmarked to be as much £125m, Fernandez going for similar money could see the Englishman’s value skyrocket.
      There is hope for Liverpool that a pre-agreement could be struck with Borussia Dortmund this month, according to Falk.
      However, the situation regarding the owners putting the club up for sale has caused doubt over the ability of the Reds to make a deal swiftly.
      That being said, Bellingham will almost certainly move on in the summer.
      Falk added: “There’s not much in the way of hope that Jude Bellingham will stay at Borussia Dortmund.
      “There isn’t a clause in his current contract allowing him to leave in the summer but they told him that if there’s a big opportunity for him (to leave), he can do that.
      “They have to talk, if he wants to talk. I think they will have to talk. I noted on Twitter a few weeks ago that his father is very keen on the prospect of his boy going to Liverpool.”
      Liverpool also still face competition for Bellingham from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United, while Chelsea also retain an interest of their own.
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      While Chelsea remain in discussions to sign Fernandez, it has not stopped them making other additions.
      18-year-old Andrey Santos was just announced as their latest signing, making him the third arrival to Stamford Bridge after Benoit Badiashile and David Datro Fofana. More

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      Newcastle and Liverpool in four-way Manu Kone transfer fight as Eddie Howe targets Borussia Monchengladbach starlet

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      NEWCASTLE and Liverpool are both interested in rising star Manu Kone, but will face competition for his signature from Europe’s elite. Both Premier League clubs are said to be interested in luring the central midfielder to England.
      Manu Kone has managed one goal and one assist so far this season in the Bundesliga.
      Kone currently plays for Borussia Monchengladbach and has featured 15 times for the German outfit this season.
      The 21-year-old is highly rated and has represented France at U21 level six times.
      Despite the lure of the Premier League being strong, both Liverpool and Newcastle will have to fight off PSG and Bayern Munich if they’re to secure the services of Kone.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported that all four clubs will have to tussle it out if they want to sign the youngster.
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      He also revealed that it is more likely a deal with be completed for the former Toulouse man in the summer rather than the current January window.
      Liverpool have been linked with moves for an array of central midfielder after their unsteady and uncharacteristic first half of the season.
      The Reds are reportedly prioritising a deal for England and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
      They will face competition to sign the former Birmingham City man too though, as he is also linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid amongst other high profile suitors.
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      Newcastle will be looking to bolster their midfield as they try and improve further on their stunning start to the season.
      The Magpies are currently flying high in third place in the Premier League after grinding out a 0-0 draw away to league leaders Arsenal.
      Eddie Howe’s side have strengthened hugely since the new ownership took over, but will need to add depth if they want to compete in european competition. More

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      Virgil van Dijk’s hamstring injury ‘worse than expected’ as Liverpool forced to recall Billy Koumetio from loan

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK is set to see a specialist as Liverpool fear his hamstring injury is worse than first thought.The centre-back was substituted at half-time in the 3-1 defeat to Brentford.
      Virgil van Dijk’s injury may be worse than first fearedCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool have recalled defender Billy Koumetio from his loanCredit: Getty
      Van Dijk suffered a hamstring injury in the first half and after an initial consultation he will now meet a specialist.
      Liverpool hope that will establish the extent of the injury and whether he will be out of action for a lengthy period of time, report The Athletic.
      Jurgen Klopp was hopeful Van Dijk’s injury was not too serious when asked about it after the Bees clash.
      He said: “Virgil felt a little bit his muscle, but he said he’s fine and he’s a very good judge of these things.
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      “I didn’t want to take any risk. The physios looked quite happy when I said I didn’t want to take a risk. It’s not an injury, he just felt the intensity.”
      In response the Reds are reportedly set to recall centre-back Billy Koumetio from his loan at Rapid Vienna.
      Klopp also has Joel Matip, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Nat Phillips to call upon and the club does not appear to be targeting a defender this month.
      Instead, Liverpool have snapped up forward Cody Gakpo and are now said to be eyeing a move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes.
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      Liverpool have been linked with a £44m swoop for the Portuguese but his manager Julen Lopetegui ruled out the chance of him leaving.
      And Klopp has hinted at spending being restricted after suggesting Liverpool “cannot play monopoly”. More

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      ‘He’s our player’ – Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui rules out Matheus Nunes transfer exit after Liverpool ‘launch £44m bid’

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has ruled out selling Matheus Nunes amid Liverpool’s interest.The Reds are looking for midfield recruits to bolster the spine of the team to help with their top four charge.
      Matheus Nunes is a target for Liverpool but Wolves don’t want to sellCredit: Getty
      They have already signed forward Cody Gakpo in a £37million deal from PSV.
      But with the January window now open, The Telegraph reported that Liverpool submitted a £44m bid to prise Portugal star Nunes away from Wolves.
      However, new boss Lopetegui appears to have ruled out the departure of the 24-year-old – who only arrived in a club-record £42.2m deal in the summer.
      The ex-Real Madrid and Spain boss said: “We can say that Matheus is our player, he’s a Wolves player and he’s happy to be here.”
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      Jamie Carragher blasted the club’s recruitment committee for not signing a midfielder in the summer, before urging them to splash £200m on new players.
      Following the club’s 3-1 loss to Brentford, he said: “Liverpool’s transfer team have been lauded more than any in Premier League, but this is on them.
      “They’ve gone from team challenging for four trophies to one that’s struggling for a Champions League place. Liverpool didn’t sign a midfield player in the summer.
      “They can’t get in the top four without signing a midfielder. I can’t see it changing before the end of the season.
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      “They’re a team in transition. They’ve got a lot of young players who have been great for the club, but they need to go big in the summer.
      “You think of what (Manchester) United and Chelsea have spent and they’re still not close to winning the league.
      “Liverpool need to spend £200m. They need to sign three midfielders. They need to be at least £40-50m players.
      “People keep talking about Bellingham, but for me it’s as important to get a Wijnaldum type, who – alongside Fabinho – can protect that back four, stop players running through.” More

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      Furious Jurgen Klopp slams match officials for Liverpool’s big loss at Brentford and compares them to his MICROWAVE

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      JURGEN KLOPP was fuming as Liverpool suffered a defensive horror show at Brentford.And Kop legend Jamie Carragher let rip at his old club — slamming Klopp’s men as an “ageing team, coming to the end” after a shambolic first half which saw the Reds two down, with another two Bees goals ruled out by VAR.
      Liverpool suffered their fifth defeat of the season against BrenffordCredit: REX
      The Merseysiders a whopping 15 points off Premier League leaders ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Kop was angered by his troops’ display in west LondonCredit: REX
      Boss Klopp made three subs at half-time including captain Virgil van Dijk — withdrawn with a muscle strain — as the Reds missed the chance to close on the top four.
      An irate Klopp raged: “We are not happy with the performance.
      “We get away with a goal from an offside position, then they score immediately and we are not there — that’s a massive point of criticism.
      “In the end, it became the game they wanted, not the game we wanted.”
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      Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said: “It’s not good enough.
      “We have spoken about consistency but we’re not getting it.
      “It feels like one step forward, one step back at the moment.”
      Liverpool struggled at set-pieces and Brentford, who were without star man Ivan Toney, grabbed the opener when Ibrahima Konate deflected a corner into his own net.
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      Then moments after a second disallowed effort from Yoane Wissa, the Bees striker headed in after the visitors gave the ball away.
      Van Dijk was subbed off for Joel Matip at the break and the Dutch centre-back sat on the bench with strapping on his leg.
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain halved the deficit before Bryan Mbeumo sealed an impressive win for Thomas Frank’s side after a tussle with Konate late on.
      Klopp rapped: “The third goal should not be a goal, easy as that!
      “But trying to talk to the officials about it is like trying to talk to my microwave.”
      Defeat to Brentford was Liverpool’s fifth league loss of the seasonCredit: REUTERS
      Defeat leaves Liverpool four points off fourth-placed Manchester United having played a game more — and Reds legend Carragher blasted his former side.
      The Kop icon said: “This result has been coming.
      “It looks like an ageing team, coming to the end.
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      “That was an absolutely shambolic first half. Liverpool look like a team that needs a revamp.”
      Brentford moved up to seventh and boss Frank said: “I can’t praise the players enough.” More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Klopp claims Liverpool ‘cannot play Monopoly’ and ‘splash cash’ after Cody Gakpo transfer

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      JURGEN KLOPP has lowered expectations about Liverpool’s January transfer window by insisting the club “cannot play Monopoly” or “splash the cash”.But football fans have responded by highlighting that the acquisition of Cody Gakpo brings his net spend at Anfield to £235million.
      Jurgen Klopp does not feel Liverpool will be “splashing the cash” this monthCredit: PA
      Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool for £37million from PSVCredit: AFP
      Gakpo arrived from PSV last week for £35m as Klopp looks to plug the hole left by the injured Luis Diaz.
      Following the signing of the 23-year-old Netherlands international, Klopp was quizzed about other potential signings in the January window.
      But he was quick to shut down the possibility of an influx of arrivals.
      Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Brentford on Monday, he said: “I am now here seven years and every window is pretty much the same; we talk about these things as though money didn’t play a role.
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      “It is never like this. We sign an outstanding player like Cody Gakpo and then you read about the next player.
      “We cannot play like Monopoly. Of course we cannot just spend and never could.
      “It is a big part of my philosophy, working full of faith and trust with the players we have and not constantly telling them we need another player in the position.
      “It is clear that you need real quality in all positions and two teams with the same level that you can rotate but people are surprised when we say we cannot start splashing the cash.
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      “If there is something we can do and that means right player and financial situation, we will do it.”
      Klopp has spent £680m since taking over at Liverpool in 2015, recouping £435m in sales.
      Liverpool’s purchases include £75m on Virgil van Dijk, £67m on Alisson and £53m on Naby Keita.
      They then paid Benfica £85m for Darwin Nunez in the summer.
      And many people are not very happy with the picture Klopp is trying to paint when it comes to his club’s spending power.
      One person said: “He’s the type to enjoy a good mental game. Didn’t he just drop a hundred million on a striker?”
      Another added: “Well considering 60 per cent of the league have never bought one 60 million pound player – 4 sounds like a team spending money.”
      A third said: “Diaz, Nunez and Gakpo since last Xmas. Man talks like he’s not being given a mountain of resources as it is.”
      And a fourth responded: “He’s desperate to appear as an underdog, despite them spending hundreds of millions themselves.”
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      Liverpool beat Aston Villa and Leicester after Christmas to climb up to sixth in the Premier League table.
      A win over Brentford would see them leapfrog Tottenham and move to within a single point of Manchester United in fourth. More

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      Arsenal ‘trigger clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at club for another year’ amid Man City transfer interest

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      ARSENAL have reportedly triggered a clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at the club until at least 2024.The England international, 21, has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Bukayo Saka is one of the most important players in the Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      It comes at a time when his existing deal is due to expire in the summer.
      However, according to The Mail, Arsenal have now taken the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, doing so before the clause expired at the end of December.
      And a new long-term contract could be secured sooner rather than later following reports last month that Saka is set to renew talks with Arsenal.
      Since breaking through into the first team in 2018, Saka has established himself as a regular in the Gunners’ forward line.
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      He has contributed 30 goals and 35 assists in 153 appearances for the club.
      And his sublime displays have seen him become a trusted lieutenant for England manager Gareth Southgate – already racking up 24 caps.
      He netted three times at the Qatar World Cup and was one of the Three Lions’ standout performers.
      Upon returning to Arsenal, he has scored in both of their games since the domestic season resumed – with Mikel Arteta’s men beating West Ham and Brighton.
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      Man City’s draw with Everton gave the North London outfit the opportunity to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
      And they dually obliged with a convincing 4-2 victory over Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls on Saturday evening.
      Next up for Saka and Co is a clash with top four-chasing Newcastle on Tuesday.
      They then take on Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup, before the North London Derby against Tottenham on January 15. More