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      Alphonso Davies ‘reaches verbal agreement’ on Bayern Munich transfer exit after ‘several meetings in recent weeks’

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES has allegedly reached a “verbal agreement” to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid.The versatile Canadian defender, 23, left Vancouver Whitecaps for the German side back in 2018.
      Real Madrid have allegedly agreed terms with Alphonso DaviesCredit: Getty
      Since then he has become one of the top stars at the club, helping them to win five straight Bundesliga titles plus the 2020 Champions League.
      However, his contract at Bayern expires in 2025 and he now looks set to leave them to join Madrid.
      The LaLiga leaders are on the lookout for a new left-back and are believed to have made Davies their top target.
      Now The Athletic have offered an update on the transfer chase.
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      They say talks have already taken place between Madrid’s chief scout Juni Calafat and director general Jose Angel Sanchez with the player’s representatives.
      And they claim that the duo have asked Davies not to extend his deal at Bayern.
      Several meetings have reportedly taken place already, including one in person earlier this month in Madrid.
      And they now claim that a verbal agreement has been reached for Davies to either join Madrid this summer or as a free agent next year.
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      Meanwhile, Marca have also revealed how much it would cost Madrid to sign him at the end of this season.
      They claim that Bayern have placed a £42.75m price tag on his head.
      Bayern Munich clash temporarily suspended and players taken off pitch as fans hurl tennis balls on field
      Ferland Mendy is currently Madrid’s first-choice left-back.
      The 28-year-old French international moved to the Bernabeu in 2019 from Lyon.
      He has made over 100 appearances for Los Blancos since then but he will also become a free agent in 2025 unless he agrees to an extension. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering shock transfer for ageing Man Utd misfits Varane and Casemiro’, say reports in Spain

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      REAL MADRID are planning a shock double swoop for Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro, according to reports.The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford.
      Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casemiro could also head back to his former clubCredit: Getty
      Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021.
      Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m after winning five Champions League with Los Blancos.
      But both have supposedly been put up for sale by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Ineos are desperate to recoup some of the cash they spent on them to fund their own spending.
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      Varane and Casemiro are both among the club’s top earners.
      And according to a shock report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are analysing whether they should re-sign the duo.
      Their experience at the club is considered valuable to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Real Madrid could face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to sign Varane and Casemiro.
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      And with Ratcliffe planning a squad overhaul, they may not be the only two players leaving Man Utd.
      Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been tipped to depart.
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      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Red Devils are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley in a bargain deal. More

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      Inside amazing super box with nightclub and huge bar at new Real Madrid stadium after near £1bn renovation

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      REAL MADRID have revealed jaw-dropping images of the VIP super box that will be the crown jewel of the revamped Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Up to 200 well-heeled fans will be able to watch games in total luxury and then dance the night away in a nightclub in the Skybar at the futuristic arena.
      Walk this way – how VIP fans will enter the main space in the Bernabeu’s new super boxCredit: room 1804 Design
      Toast of the city – the massive bar at the centre of the stunning facilitiesCredit: room 1804 Design
      Room with a view – how rich fans will look out on to the Bernabeu pitchCredit: room 1804 Design
      Floor plan of the VIP area, with huge open terraces at either end of the food, drink and dancing zoneCredit: room 1804 Design
      The incredible facilities will be the cherry on the top of the new Bernabeu which is being revamped at a cost of almost £1BILLION.
      The new VIP zone, which is attached to the iconic Skywalk terrace  that runs around the whole of the top level, is expected to be open by the end of April – and definitely in time for the Taylor Swift concert on May 30.
      The Bernabeu reopened for football in September after 90 days of renovation when Real played Getafe on the new retractable pitch under the new retractable roof.
      Jude Bellingham gave the new ground the perfect dramatic baptism by scoring a stoppage-time winner in front of 66,000 fans.

      When all the work is complete, the stadium will hold up to 85,000 spectators – and the richest of them will be up in the Skybar.
      Real are yet to reveal prices for the new area and how it will be split up into different-sized spaces for larger and smaller groups of guests. 
      But access won’t come cheap as the president Florentino Perez makes sure that the Bernabeu pays its way – and then some.
      Interior designers Room 1804 have completely gone to town in fitting out what is set to be the most decadent hospitality section in world football.
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      Spectacular images show the inside of the 700 square metre space, which will be divided into four main areas over three levels.
      The restaurant area and nightclub, which will have LED screens covering the walls and ceiling, will be at either end, with a massive bar as the centrepiece.
      Real Madrid release amazing time lapse footage of Bernabeu construction work as retractable roof is added
      There will also be 250 metre square terraces on both sides of the main space, designed to recreate the parks of the city of Madrid.
      And on non-match days, the area will be transformed into a five-star facility that companies can hire out completely or in part, and where the great and the good of Madrid and beyond can live it up.
      Artist’s impression of the super box, with nightclub area on the rightCredit: room 1804 Design
      Huge outdoor terraces modelled on Madrid city parks will be at either end of the VIP areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      It’s murderously expensive on the dancefloor – LED screens on walls and ceiling of nightclub areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      The best football bar, bar none? The main bar in the Bernabeu super boxCredit: room 1804 Design More

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      Real Madrid’s former Tottenham star Luka Modric offered shock new job if cult hero decides to retire at end of season

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      LUKA MODRIC has reportedly been offered a job on the Real Madrid coaching staff should he retire at the end of the season.The former Tottenham star’s contract at the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.
      Real Madrid have reportedly offered Luka Modrid a coaching roleCredit: Getty
      Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012Credit: AFP or licensors
      Modric, 38, has featured 20 times for Los Blancos in LaLiga this season, scoring once and assisting four more.
      The Athletic has claimed that the midfielder was offered the chance to join Carlo Ancelotti’s backroom staff two months ago.
      The report’s source says that the Croatian rejected the chance, although he was “grateful” for the opportunity.
      It goes on to add that Modric’s rejection was not “definitive” and that he could still consider the role.
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      The outlet continues to suggest that Modric is “still hungry” and is prioritising continuing his playing career.
      Modric was expected to quit Real Madrid at the end of the season with a renewal of his deal “not likely.”
      The midfielder was since linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with multiple clubs in the Middle East interested in his signature.
      This includes an offer from Al-Nassr last summer, but he rejected the move and signed a one-year extension with Real.
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      Modric is currently focusing on his immediate future, which includes winning the LaLiga title for a fourth time.
      The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is also aiming to take part in Euro 2024 with Croatia.
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      Ancelotti has previously spoken about the midfielder’s future and insisted that he will make his own decision.
      He said: “As I have already said (on other occasions), Luka is a legend of football, of Real Madrid.
      “The decisions for next season have to be taken by him.” More

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      Real Madrid’s plan for Jude Bellingham unveiled with England star set for position change to fit in Kylian Mbappe

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is set for a position change to accommodate Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid.The French superstar has reportedly agreed a five-year deal at the Bernabeu and will join on a free transfer once his PSG contract expires in the summer.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to join PSG in a blockbuster transfer this summerCredit: Reuters
      His arrival means Jude Bellingham will likely see his position tweakedCredit: Alamy
      Mbappe, 25, told PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi of his decision to leave last Tuesday.
      And although no paperwork has been formally signed just yet, Real Madrid are well underway with making preparations for Mbappe’s arrival.
      That includes working out how to fit the World Cup winner into Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded side.
      As reported by Guillem Balague for the BBC, Mbappe will expect to play in his favoured position, in the forward line ideally slightly on the left rather than as an out-and-out solo No9.
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      That role is currently occupied by Vinicius Junior, who could be pushed further out into more of a left-winger role.
      And that would also see Bellingham drop deeper.
      The Englishman, 20, has been playing in an advanced No10 position this season, even at times as a false No9 with Vinicius and Rodrygo either side of him.
      And he has been reaping the rewards with a stunning return of 20 goals and eight assists in 29 games for Los Blancos.
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      However, the ex-Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund ace will undoubtedly adapt to his more natural, midfield position with ease – and relish the chance to link up with Mbappe.
      Mbappe also heads to Madrid as a goalscorer determined to win the biggest trophies on offer.
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      He has racked up a staggering 244 goals in 291 PSG matches to become the club’s record scorer.
      But the glaring omission on his CV remains the Champions League and he will surely be confident of getting his hands on the famous trophy in the iconic all-white kit of Real.

      Another issue that needs resolving is what number Mbappe takes at the Bernabeu.
      He wears the No7 at PSG but Vinicius has that while his France No10 shirt is currently occupied by Luka Modric.
      However, the Croatian may leave this summer which would free it up – otherwise Mbappe would surely settle for the No9.
      The former Monaco sensation came close to joining Real Madrid in 2022 but ended up signing a two-year contract extension at the Parc des Princes.
      He rejected a world-record transfer to Saudi Arabia last summer but will not exercise the option to trigger an extra 12 months on his PSG deal.
      And that means he can sign for Real as a free agent.
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      Mbappe is expected to put pen to paper on an eye-watering contract worth around £250,000 per week plus a £128million signing-on bonus spread across the five years.
      Incredibly, that is a significant pay cut compared to his astronomical wages in Ligue 1. More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘SIGNS Real Madrid contract as he takes pay cut that will cost him millions’ with star leaving PSG

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.The 25-year-old will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      Kylian Mbappe has ‘already signed’ a contract with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with a summer swoop for him, but Marca claim Real Madrid won the transfer race two weeks ago.
      Mbappe allegedly put pen to paper on a contract earlier this month, making a “firm commitment” to Los Blancos.
      The Frenchman has signed a five-year deal, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2029.
      Real Madrid are set to hand him a £85.5million signing-on fee upon his arrival.
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      Mbappe will become the club’s highest earner, surpassing Jude Bellingham.
      That’s despite taking a pay-cut and accepting a lower wage.
      He reportedly demanded a minimum of £42.8m-a-season – around £827,000-a-week – during negotiations.
      However, Real Madrid officials wanted to bring that figure down.
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      Mbappe has been in amazing form for PSG this season
      Los Blancos have been pushing to sign the forward since his Monaco days.
      Mbappe came close to making the move in 2022, but announced a two-year extension with PSG instead.
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      He caused a stir among the PSG camp last summer after refusing to sign a new contract.
      The Ligue 1 giants subsequently accepted a huge £259million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for him, but Mbappe rejected the move.
      He was briefly axed from the squad and sent to train with PSG’s “undesirables” – a group of players not wanted by the club.
      However, he made a return at the start of the Ligue 1 campaign and has since scored 32 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. More

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      Luis Suarez reveals Arsenal ‘had Karim Benzema transfer all done’, before his bite on Chiellini changed everything

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      LUIS SUAREZ has claimed his infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini caused Arsenal to lose out on signing Karim Benzema. The year was 2014 and Suarez was looking to leave Liverpool with both Real Madrid and Barcelona interested.
      Luis Suarez infamously bit Giorgio Chiellini in the 2014 World CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Karim Benzema was close to joining ArsenalCredit: Rex
      And Madrid already had Benzema on the way out and Suarez lined up for a replacement during the World Cup.
      But after the Uruguayan was caught biting Chiellini, he claimed Madrid lost interest.
      He instead decided to join Barca, meaning Madrid kept Benzema and Arsenal were left empty handed.
      He told La Mesa: “Before the 2014 World Cup, Real Madrid wanted to sign me and everything was on track.
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      “They were planning to sell Benzema to Arsenal, it was all done. “When the World Cup started, Barca joined the race, and obviously I preferred Barca.
      “With the bite situation, Madrid lowered their interest, and Barca became more interested.
      “In the end I had both options and I chose Barcelona because it was my dream.”
      Suarez was caught on camera biting into Chiellini’s arm during a group stage match between Uruguay and Italy.
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      It came just a year after he did the same to Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.
      Suarez was banned for nine international games by Fifa but his move to Barca still went through.
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      He would go onto win four league titles and lift the Champions League during his time at the Nou Camp.
      And now Suarez is back with team-mates Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami.
      But Suarez did reveal plans to retire, saying: “Yes, I cannot be more sincere and the family already knows. The date is not yet set, but this is the last step.
      “I am prepared for this last challenge but it is also exhausting and I have to think about having a quality of life afterwards.
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      Kylian Mbappe set to take legend’s shirt at Real Madrid and be forced to give up No7 jersey because of Vinicius Jr

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE will be handed Real Madrid’s legendary No10 jersey if he completes a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.Mbappe, 25, has informed Paris Saint-Germain he won’t trigger an option to extend his contract by another year and will thus leave in June as a free agent.
      Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe will get Real Madrid’s No10 shirtCredit: Rex
      Vinicius Jr currently occupies Mbappe’s signature No7 shirt at Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Mbappe will take Luka Modric’s shirt number at Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Europe’s elite has taken notice with Premier League giants, such as Arsenal and Liverpool, monitoring the situation but the star striker is reportedly “leaning towards” Real.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Los Blancos are trying to sweeten the deal by offering him the same shirt number wore by past legends, such as Ferenc Puskas, Luis Figo and Clarence Seedorf.
      That means the France international will have to give up his signature No7 shirt, which he currently wears at PSG.
      That is because Vinicius Jr has proven he can wear it with the same class as legendary predecessors, like Raul, Emilio Butragueno and of course Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      Luka Modric currently occupies the No10 shirt but is expected to put an end to his glittering 12-year career in Madrid once his contract expires in the summer.
      The same report claims Real are planning to officially announce Mbappe’s arrival before he links up with France for Euro 2024.
      However, there are still several formalities that need to be ironed out before the ex-Monaco star puts pen to paper.
      One major issue that stands in the way is the Frenchman’s staggering wages.
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      However, reports suggest Mbappe is willing to accept a huge pay cut to finally move to Real.
      The La Liga giants are hoping to pay the forward less than his £42.8million – around £827,000 a week – starting point.
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      However, he is still expected to become the club’s highest-paid player, surpassing England star Jude Bellingham by a significant margin. More