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    Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid shirt No1 in list of European sales with shock Man Utd star cracking top 10

    REAL MADRID superstar Jude Bellingham topped the list of most shirts sold across Europe last month.Bellingham has set the world alight since his £115million move to Real in the summer made him the most expensive British player of all time.
    Bellingham has set the world alight at Real ever since his record move
    The midfielder has since been dominating with Los Blancos where he has already registered a staggering 13 goals and three assists in 13 matches across all competitions.
    That saw him win this year’s Kopa trophy in the Ballon d’Or awards, marking the 20-year-old out as the best young player of the year.
    The England international is also dominating off the pitch.
    According to Fanatics, no one has sold more shirts than Bellingham across the entire continent in October.
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    In fact, the ex-Birmingham star tops the Top 10 list, which includes a shock addition from Manchester United.
    Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, who led Pep Guardiola’s team to a stunning Treble last season and has already registered a whopping 13 goals and three assists in 16 matches, comes second.
    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is third despite the fact his contract with the club runs out in June and there is absolutely no indication he will renew as he eyes a move to join Bellingham at Real.
    United’s Marcus Rashford follows in fourth place despite his slow start this season as he stood out last term with an impressive 30 goals and 11 assists in 56 appearances.
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    Son Heung-min is fifth as he makes all Tottenham fans forget about Harry Kane with eight goals in 11 matches so far.
    Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is sixth despite his strong links with a move to Saudi Arabia in the near future, with Al-Ittihad still keeping tabs.
    Kevin De Bruyne is seventh after a fantastic season with City, which shows how much fans are looking forward to his return from a hamstring injury.
    But the most shocking addition comes in eighth place and it’s none other than United ace Alejandro Garnacho.
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    Garnacho has yet to register a goal in the Premier League or Champions League this season.
    But the winger is still considered a star in the making by many and it seems like there is a lot of faith in him as fans are literally investing in him.
    The Argentina international finishes above stars like Bukayo Saka from Arsenal and Vinicius Junior from Real, who finish ninth and 10th respectively.
    Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham sold more shirts than anyone in Europe last month
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    Real Madrid ‘line up Plan B’ if Kylian Mbappe transfer collapses after being forced to release statement over PSG star

    REAL MADRID have reportedly lined up a ‘Plan B’ transfer if they fail to land Kylian Mbappe next summer.That’s after releasing a statement denying they are in talks to sign the Paris Saint-Germain ace when his contract expires.
    Real Madrid are lining up a Plan B if they fail to sign Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
    Mbappe, 24, has been a long-term target for Real and came close to joining them in 2022.
    The French World Cup winner eventually penned a mega-money extension with PSG.
    But that deal expires next summer, and Mbappe has indicated he is finally ready to quit Paris as a free agent.
    Reports suggest Real are already deep in talks to sign Mbappe in the summer of 2024.
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    But they released a statement yesterday denying any contact.
    It read: “Given the information recently issued and published by different media outlets, in which there is speculation about alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club.
    “Real Madrid CF would like to state that this information is completely false and that no such negotiations have taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.”
    Mbappe is sure to have a number of offers next summer, with Liverpool reportedly keen on snapping him up.
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    Real are big fans of Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal MusialaCredit: Getty
    And Sport Bild claims that Real are making sure they have a second attacking target should they end up missing out.
    It’s reckoned that Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala is highly thought of by Carlo Ancelotti.
    The ex-Chelsea academy ace, 20, is tied to his German club until 2026.
    But he has so far refused to sign a new contract.
    Musiala is currently on £7million a year, but wants three times that amount to remain at the Allianz Arena.
    Manchester City have also been linked with the playmaker, who will consider his future at the end of the season.
    However, Bayern are likely to seek a huge fee for a player who will be just 21 years old next summer. More

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    Real Madrid ‘want Chelsea’s Reece James as transfer replacement for Carvajal and have scouted him for years’

    REAL MADRID have their eyes set on Chelsea’s Reece James as they line up to replace Dani Carvajal.The Blues captain has been on the LaLiga giants’ radar for some time now.
    Real Madrid are keen to sign Reece JamesCredit: Reuters
    The Chelsea right-back is deemed to be the perfect replacement for Dani CarvajalCredit: Alamy
    Los Blancos are hoping James could emulate the success of fellow Englishman Jude Bellingham at the Bernabeu.
    The Spanish giants are set to replace long-standing right-back Carvajal.
    The 31-year-old has been remarkable for the LaLiga side having made 386 appearances across a decade.
    While he has been an excellent recruit having helped Real secure three LaLiga, two Copa del Rey and five Champions League, his prime years are now behind him.
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    According to Mundo Deportivo James has impressed those at the Bernabeu , and especially boss Carlo Ancelotti.
    But the right-back has not expressed any intention to leave West London.
    And James’ long-term contract at Stamford Bridge does not expire until 2028.
    Chelsea’s main man will not come cheap to the Spanish side.
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    And with the Blues aiming to offload many of their players next summer due to Financial Fair Play rules, while James leaving could be a shock, it isn’t impossible.
    The Chelsea academy graduate made his senior debut for the Blues in 2019 and has since made over 150 appearances in the West London outfit.
    Despite his recent injuries losing James would be a massive blow to Mauricio Pochettino’s side who have not had the best start to the Premier League this term. More

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    Real Madrid make transfer decision between Mbappe and Haaland as ‘one is a better fit for Jude Bellingham’

    REAL Madrid have decided who they want to play alongside Jude Bellingham out of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.The Los Blancos have declared the French icon is a better fit for the England youngster.
    Real Madrid have chosen Kylian Mbappe as their new striker prospectCredit: Alamy
    Real Madrid chose Mbappe over Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
    Real Madrid are looking for a striker to assist newcomer Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
    It means Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez will now up his chase Mbappe instead of previous target Haaland.
    The La Liga giants are looking to replace Karim Benzema, who left the Bernabeu in the summer.
    Boss Carlo Ancelotti in the meantime has allowed newcomer Bellingham to move up the pitch to assist Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
    But the Italian is set to recruit a new No9 at the end of the campaign.
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    Real have a long-standing interest in both Mbappe and Haaland.
    And in the summer the French superstar snubbed a move to the Bernabeu and instead signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain.
    According to Foot Mercato Ancelotti has not given up on the 24-year-old and has proclaimed Mbappe is the more logical signing.
    He is ready to make a huge financial effort to sign a striker and with Haaland looking like he’s not leaving the Etihad any time soon, the Frenchman is the perfect choice.
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    Perez believes Mbappe would deem to be better off playing alongside Bellingham rather than Haaland – even though the Norwegian was at Borussia Dortmund with the Englishman.
    Bellingham has made a triumphant start to life in the Spanish capital, scoring 13 goals in 13 games in La Liga and the Champions League.
    Mbappe’s uncertainty with PSG could work in Real Madrid’s favour but the Ligue 1 club could demand a mammoth price for their superstar forward. More

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    Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

    MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
    Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
    Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
    Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
    According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
    That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
    Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
    Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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    However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

    Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
    The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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    Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
    However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
    Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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    Gareth Bale shares rare snap of stunning Wag as former Real Madrid star enjoys retirement in sweet family pics

    GARETH BALE revealed he is making the most out of his retirement as he now spends more quality time with his family.Bale barely had any free time for himself during his glittering 17-year career in football, which started with the Premier League’s gruelling schedule while at Southampton and Tottenham.
    Gareth Bale shared rare pics of himself enjoying some family timeCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Bale went on holiday with his wife Emma Rhys-Jones and their four childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Bale and Emma are the parents of Alba Violet, Nava Valentina, Axel and XanderCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Real Madrid legend Bale went on a luxurious holiday with his familyCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The legendary winger also rose to superstardom at Real Madrid where he won three LaLiga titles and a staggering five Champions League trophies.
    All of them came with a price, as the Welshman had to spend a lot of time on the training ground and travel around the world to face some of the best teams around the globe.
    Bale also gave it his all for Wales, whom he led to the Euro 2016 semi-finals as well as their first World Cup appearance since 1958 in 2022.
    However, all that grind came to an end when the Tottenham legend shocked the world in January and announced his early retirement at the age of 33.
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    Many fans were gutted to see one of football’s biggest stars calling it a day so abruptly but Bale seems to be loving life.
    The former forward took to social media where he shared photos showing him enjoying some fun time with his wife Emma Rhys-Jones and their children Alba Violet, Nava Valentina, Axel and Xander.
    It’s fair to assume the ex-Wales captain found some time for some golf, but he also showed he is trying his hand at tennis during his holiday.
    Bale posted on Instagram: “Family time.”
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    The Real great’s post attracted over 375,000 likes from his 53million followers, who stormed the comments’ section.
    One fan wrote: “Wales, golf, tennis, Madrid lol.”
    Another commented: “Best Real Madrid player of all time.”
    A third said: “Boss.”
    This fan posted: “Idol.”
    And that one stated: “Glad you’re happy, mate. You deserve it!”
    The Bale family went on holiday and enjoyed some time on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The Bales had some quality time during the Tottenham hero’s retirementCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Bale has been retired since January after the World CupCredit: INSTAGRAM
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    Real Madrid ready to sign Kepa in huge swap transfer just three months into loan with Chelsea set to make massive loss

    REAL MADRID are ready to do business with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga less than three months into his loan.But the Spanish giants will not pay more than £17.5million for the keeper who cost the Blues a world-record £71.6m five years ago.
    Kepa Arrizabalaga is on course to join Real Madrid permanentlyCredit: Getty
    Kepa, 29, is back home in Spain as season-long cover for another ex-Chelsea stopper – injured Thibaut Courtois.
    The player makes no secret of his desire to leave for good.
    And he is also prepared to take a cut on his £176,000-a-week wages to make it happen.
    Kepa has 20 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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    Real Madrid top LaLiga and have lost just one game with Kepa in goal for them this season.
    Chelsea have brought in Robert Sanchez as Kepa’s replacement.
    And Madrid will also offer their current No2 – Ukrainian Andriy Lunin – in a part-exchange to help smooth a deal.
    Chelsea took midfielder Mateo Kovacic as part of the transfer which saw Courtois move to Madrid in 2018.
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    Courtois is expected to miss the rest of the season with his serious knee injury.
    But Kepa is ready to compete with the hugely-regarded 6ft 7ins Belgian next season when he is fit again.
    Chelsea have Sanchez in goal but are looking at bringing in extra cover and also are interested in Aaron Ramsdale.
    The England international has seen his position as Arsenal’s first-choice keeper undermined by the arrival of David Raya from Brentford.
    Carlo Ancelotti has been impressed with the Spanish stopperCredit: Rex
    Thibaut Courtois is likely to miss the rest of the season through injuryCredit: Getty
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    Toni Kroos lines up shock Premier League transfer with Tottenham leading six-horse race for Real Madrid legend

    TONI KROOS is sounding out the possibility of finishing his career in England — if he fails to nail down a new deal at Real Madrid.The German midfielder is out of contract next summer and has always fancied a crack at the Premier League.
    Toni Kroos could leave Real Madrid for the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    If there are no talks with the LaLiga giants by Christmas, he could be available as early as the January window.
    Kroos, 33, wants to continue playing in the Champions League, and his representatives will sound out Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs.
    He previously worked with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, and champions City lost an experienced head when Ilkay Gundogan left last summer.
    Spurs is a likelier destination, with sources claiming Real would only seek a nominal fee for a player who has been at the Bernabeu since 2014.
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    Since his arrival at the club Kroos has helped them to win the Champions League four times among 19 major trophies.
    The midfielder has made 430 appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals and assisting 92 more in all competitions.
    Should Kroos join Tottenham he would be a different signing to what the club has made since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou.
    In the summer transfer window, the club focused on younger players such as Brennan Johnson and Micky van de Ven.
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    James Maddison, 26, was the most experienced outfielder brought into the club.
    The new philosophy has worked wonders at Spurs so far this season as they currently sit top of the Premier League table.
    After Spurs beat Crystal Palace on Friday, Postecoglou has now collected 26 points from his first ten Prem games.
    That record is better than anyone else, including the likes of Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.
    Should Kroos join the club in January then he could offer vital experience to help the club maintain their challenge at the top of the table. More