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      Real Madrid’s staggering transfer budget revealed as all signs point to Galactico arriving with Erling Haaland linked

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      REAL MADRID look set to move for both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe as their whopping transfer budget has been revealed.Real look ready to usher in another Galactico era following Jude Bellingham’s record £115million move from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
      Real Madrid have the money to sign Manchester City star Erling HaalandCredit: Alamy
      Real could also sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP
      And according to AS, Los Blancos are now looking to add Paris Saint-Germain’s Mbappe as well as Manchester City’s Haaland starting this coming summer.
      The Spanish giants also have the funds to pull off such a sensational double swoop in the near future.
      The Madrid outfit has £111million (€128m) in cash and £230m (€265m) in unused loans granted to attract both star forwards.
      And Real’s imminent move to the new Santiago Bernabeu, which is expected to take place next year around spring, “ensures” a set of “flashy signings” for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
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      The LaLiga team has been keeping tabs on Mbappe for a long time and almost signed him last year until he had a last-minute change of heart and opted to extend at PSG.
      However, the France international’s contract runs out in June after he opted against triggering a player clause that would have seen his deal run until 2025.

      But recent reports suggested Real’s interest has cooled due to the 24-year-old’s enormous salary demands.
      Thus, Ancelotti’s team has turned its focus on Haaland who continues to dominate the goalscoring charts in the Premier League with 17 goals and four assists in 18 appearances already under his name.
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      Speculation mounted after the Norway international’s agent Rafaela Pimenta was spotted at the Bernabeu to watch the Champions League match against Braga earlier this month.
      However, Pimenta insisted after the game there were no talks regarding the 23-year-old.
      Reports also suggested there haven’t been any meetings between the two sides yet and negotiations are reserved for the summer. More

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      Shock Premier League manager ‘approached for Real Madrid job with Carlo Ancelotti to leave this summer’

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      ROBERTO DE ZERBI has reportedly been approached to takeover as Real Madrid manager.Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new manager with Carlo Ancelotti set to leave after this season.
      Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid this summerCredit: Alamy
      Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly been approached as his replacementCredit: Reuters
      Ancelotti, 64, has already agreed to take over as manager of the Brazil national team next year.
      The Italian will leave the LaLiga club for South America once his contract expires at the end of the season.
      That leaves Los Blancos with the task of replacing the club’s two-time Champions League winner.
      And Spanish outlet Sport claims that Brighton boss De Zerbi has been contacted about the soon-to-be-vacant job.
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      It is said the Italian manager is a “goal” of club president Florentino Perez.
      The 44-year-old has been a great success since he landed the job at the Amex last season.
      De Zerbi took over from Graham Potter who had left the club for his ill-fated spell at Chelsea.
      And the former Shakhtar Donetsk boss immediately led the Seagulls to Europa League qualification for the first time in their history.
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      It is claimed his work with Brighton’s young talents is one reason he has caught the eye.
      And De Zerbi would inherit a young crop of stars such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Arda Guler, De Zerbi if he got the job.
      Brighton demanded a record fee from Chelsea when letting Potter leave and it is likely they will be tough negotiators when it comes to De Zerbi.
      The Italian’s contract in Sussex runs until 2026 and the club are already keen on offering him improved terms.
      Meanwhile, Los Blancos have also been linked to former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Ancelotti.
      The Spaniard is currently impressing in charge of Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. More

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      Man City and Liverpool joined by Real Madrid and Barcelona in transfer race for star who’s already lit up Premier League

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Liverpool have been joined in the race to sign Leroy Sane, according to reports. It was reported last week that City were considering a shock move to sign their former star.
      Leroy Sane could be up for sale from Bayern Munich next summerCredit: Rex
      Reports suggest Man City are looking at bringing him backCredit: Alamy
      Sane has not ruled out a transfer to Real Madrid or BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      In doing so they were set to go toe-to-toe with the Reds after a spike in his form for Bayern Munich this season.
      However, fresh reports in Spain reveal LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also in the running.
      According to Sport, Bayern could look to cash in on Sane in the summer with his contract expiring in 2025.
      The report indicates there has been no agreement between the German and his club over a contract extension.
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      It adds that Sane, 27, has not shut the door on a move to Spain.
      And this has put both Xavi’s and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides on red alert.
      Reigning Spanish league champions Barcelona are looking at a move with former Leeds winger Raphinha being linked with an exit from the Nou Camp.
      Meanwhile, Champions League specialists Madrid are looking to improve their depth in attack after Vinicius Jr. was ruled out for two and a half months after getting injured on international duty with Brazil last week.
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      On contract talk, Sane said he had not “thought about it yet”.
      He added: “The club wants to have conversations, but for now I want to focus on this season.”
      Sane has scored nine goals and added seven assists in all competitions for Bayern this season.
      The winger previously scored 25 goals with 32 assists in the Premier League for City before leaving in 2020.
      He chipped in with an assist for Germany in their 3-2 defeat to Turkey over the weekend. More

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      Chelsea flop Timo Werner lined up for shock Real Madrid transfer as Spanish giants look to replace injured Vinicius Jr

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      TIMO WERNER is reportedly being considered as an option for Real Madrid in the January transfer window. Los Blancos are struggling for attacking options this season and have been left in a sticky situation with Vinicius Jr picking up an injury.
      Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a move for Timo WernerCredit: Getty
      The Spanish club are looking for a replacement for the injured Vinicius JrCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian winger has injured his hamstring and is expected to be out until late January.
      And according to Sport, Real Madrid could turn to Timo Werner to temporarily plug a gap.
      It’s said that the Spanish giants are looking for loan or permanent options to offer some reinforcement up top.
      RB Leipzig are reportedly keen to let the former Chelsea striker go in January, barely a year after they re-signed him from the Blues for £25m.
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      And according German outlet Spox, Leipzig sporting director Rouven Schroder is ready to listen to offers for Werner this winter.
      Schroder offered support to his player, but made it clear they would facilitate a move should Werner want to leave.
      He said: “We look carefully at our squad, and we want players who have that something a bit different in their heads. Those are the types of players who we will pick.
      “Timo is going through a difficult spell, and we are supporting him.  Life isn’t always sunshine.
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      “If he has the notion that he would like to do something else, then we will deal with it.
      “He is a part of our team, and he has to face up to competition for places.”
      Werner is currently the FOURTH choice striker for Leipzig behind Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko and Yussuf Poulsen.
      Although the German club seem open to letting him go, Real Madrid may still face stiff competition.
      Reports have suggested that Premier League clubs could be interested in giving Werner a second shot in England’s top flight.
      While Juventus were also interested in taking the German international to Italy before he made his return to Leipzig, according to the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano.
      Werner has featured 13 times for Leipzig this term managing just two goals in his time on the pitch.
      Werner has struggled for Leipzig since re-joining the clubCredit: Reuters More

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      Luka Modric ‘will QUIT Real Madrid at end of season’ after 12 years as ‘next career step is revealed’

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      REAL MADRID legend Luka Modric looks set to leave the club this summer, according to reports.His 12-year stay in the Spanish capital may finish when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      Luka Modric is set to end his stay with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Modric’s agent previously hinted that the 38-year-old has already had offers from several other teams.
      And there is speculation he could be the next big star to sign for a Saudi Arabian club.
      Modric is supposedly open to moving to the Middle East if the offer is “suitable”.
      Saudi sides are again expected to splash the cash this January.
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      But any deal for Modric will have to wait until the summer as Real Madrid want to keep him as cover in midfield.
      A transfer to Saudi Arabia will see him follow down the same path as other Los Blancos heroes and Ballon d’Or winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
      Modric has played 503 games for Real Madrid, winning three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues.
      But he has started just six games this season after being pushed out the side by Jude Bellingham.
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      And Modric does not want his career to slow down after helping Croatia move one step closer to Euro 2024 qualification with a 2-0 win over Latvia last night.
      He previously said he no plans to hang up his national team boots. More

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      Former Real Madrid and Everton star Royston Drenthe forced to retire at 36 as madcap career ends in fallout

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      FORMER Everton and Real Madrid star Royston Drenthe has announced his retirement from football.Drenthe, 36, was part of the Netherlands Under-21 side that won the Euros in 2007, beating England en route to the final as he was named Player of the Tournament.
      Royston Drenthe has called time on his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He starred for 15 different clubs including Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      On Friday he called time on his career after being deemed surplus to requirements at Dutch amateur club Kozakken Boys.
      Speaking to ESPN on the move, he said: “The realisation that this is the end is definitely hard to swallow.”
      However, Drenthe has already planned out his next steps.
      He added: “I’ll think about that next week. I don’t want to become a coach anyway, but something with technical policy, that seems like something to me.
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      “The focus is now on working for TV. There are some really fun, new projects coming up.”
      Drenthe had a tumultuous football career that saw him star for 15 different clubs across England, Holland, Spain, Turkey, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
      His career even included an initial retirement in 2016, before returning in 2018.
      Some of his most notable spells came with Real Madrid, Everton, Reading and Sparta Rotterdam.
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      But it was his off-pitch antics which often made the headlines.
      Drenthe had career spells as a rapper, actor, TV pundit, healthcare worker and fashion shopkeeper.
      He admitted he was not ready to be a footballer and said his party lifestyle was a big hindrance during his early career.
      The winger and left-back had starred alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema at Madrid.
      His Madrid spell was followed by his time with Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz, a time when he recalls drinking vodka on the team bus to deal with the boredom he experienced there.
      Drenthe was also named a shock candidate to take over from Daniel Craig as James Bond thanks in part to his previous acting role as a gangsta in Dutch crime drama Mocro Maffia in 2021. More

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      Haaland’s agent warns Man City to enjoy him while they can before transfer exit.. and here’s five clubs he could join

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      ERLING HAALAND’S agent has warned that the superstar striker could leave Manchester City. The 23-year-old won the Treble during his first season at the club and already has 17 goals to his name this term.
      Erling Haaland’s agent hinted he could soon leave Man CityCredit: Getty
      Rafaela Pimenta claims a ‘change’ could happenCredit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela Pimenta
      Despite enjoying life in Manchester, his agent Rafaela Pimenta revealed that the door is open to him leaving City in the future.
      When asked about reports linking him to other clubs like Real Madrid, she said: “Erling is the master of own destiny, always.
      “He will always do what’s good for him and for Man City.
      “When they all are open to make a change, it will happen.
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      “Erling will always be respectful. For sure respect has to be on both club and player side. I’ve no doubts, Man City will respect him.
      “If something has to happen one day, we will agree on every step together with the club. It’s always about respect.”
      Pimenta was asked if Haaland is happy at the Eithad, to which she replied: “You have to ask him. And this does not mean the opposite. I know he is, but I don’t like to speak for others.
      “I see it like this, the sporting result comes when things are good. When there is positivity, harmony, energy… things happen.”
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      On Haaland’s relationship with Pep Guardiola, she added: “You have to ask Erling this, but as far as I know, from the feedback I have, they get along very well.”
      The ex-Borussia Dortmund goalscorer’s dad Alf-Inge previously suggested his son wants to play across Europe, saying: “I think Erling wants to test out his capabilities in every league.
      “Then he can stay in every league for three to four years maximum.
      “He could have two-and-a-half years in Germany, two-and-a-half in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      Following Pimenta and his father’s comments, SunSport have taken a look at five club’s that could be Haaland’s next destination with him already conquering England and Germany.
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      Karim Benzema departed in the summer for Al-Ittihad and was replaced by veteran striker Joselu.
      Real Madrid are expected to be in the market for a big-money attacker this summer with Kylian Mbappe heavily linked with the them.
      But if they decide not to sign the PSG star, Haaland could emerge as an alternative with Los Blancos reportedly ready to smash the transfer world record and bid £200million for him.
      Pimenta was recently spotted watching a game at the Santiago Bernabeu which caused speculation to rise.
      Barcelona
      Barcelona could be another LaLiga destination for Haaland.
      Current goalscorer Robert Lewandowski is still performing but is now aged 35.
      Barca could find it tough to raise the funds to tempt Haaland and City with the club battling financial difficulties.
      Juventus
      If Haaland wants to go to Serie A then Juventus could be his best.
      The Turin-based side tried to sign him when he was a teenager in 2017.
      But they decided not to push through the £2m deal they struck with Molde.

      Juventus are one of the only club’s in Italy that could potentially afford the Norwegian and they are reportedly open to selling striker Dusan Vlahovic should a good offer come in.
      PSG
      PSG have been the home to several of the world’s best players since they were taken over by Qataris in 2011.
      With Lionel Messi and Neymar gone, and Mbappe considering an exit, a gap could open up for Haaland to be the latest global star to land in Paris.
      Money is rarely a hurdle for the club and they are the only team in France that can afford him should he want to experience Ligue 1.
      Chelsea
      A shock City alternative could be Chelsea.
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      Mega-rich owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash on a range of players but the Blues still lack a world-class striker.
      Unlike Manchester United, Chelsea are not rivals to Haaland’s current club and they could hand him an exciting new challenge should he want to stay in the Premier League.
      Erling Haaland has already taken the Premier League and Bundesliga by stormCredit: Getty More

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      Gareth Bale fires warning to Jude Bellingham about life at Real Madrid and tells him how to avoid ‘a lot of stick’

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      GARETH BALE warned Jude Bellingham he will have to become a “puppet” and “play the game” at Real Madrid.Bale spent nine years at Real and won three LaLiga titles as well as five Champions League trophies until his acrimonious exit in 2022.
      Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has set the world alight at Santiago BernabeuCredit: Rex
      Gareth Bale warned Bellingham he will have to be a ‘puppet’ and ‘play the game’Credit: EPA
      The legendary forward stood out at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he formed a dominating trio with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, but fell out with Spanish media.
      The Tottenham hero suffered a raft of injuries during his final few years at Madrid and struggled for minutes but still played for Wales during various international breaks.
      That led to a series of gruesome attacks from the press as Marca branded him “the Welsh parasite” after he left for international duty last year.
      The 34-year-old, who retired in January, made a special guest appearance on A League of their Own and revealed all he wanted to do during his time with Los Blancos was “play football and go home”.
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      But Bale advised Bellingham not to follow his example as even his stunning start, which saw him score 13 goals and three assists in 14 matches, won’t save him from getting ” a lot of stick”.
      The Welshman argues the England international will have to put up with the media, and preferably be speaking in Spanish.
      Bale said: “The biggest advice [is] play the game at Madrid.
      “If you don’t play the game and do what the media want, speak to them and basically be a puppet, you do get a lot of stick.
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      “You’ll see a lot of Galacticos, they’ll act like Galacticos, do what the press want, playing the game of being at Real Madrid.
      “That’s probably where I was a bit of a downfall. I didn’t want to do it.
      “I just wanted to play football and go home. It hindered me and that made them attack me a bit more.
      “So my advice would be, honestly, just play the game of Real Madrid off the field.
      “You have to speak after games, make sure you try and speak in Spanish, do those kinds of things.” More