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    Kylian Mbappe wanted by Liverpool and European rivals as Real Madrid face missing out on No1 transfer target

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Kylian Mbappe is being targeted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich, reports suggest.Mbappe is set to become a free agent this summer after he refused to trigger a clause last year that would have extended his contract for a season.
    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is wanted by Liverpool and Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Real Madrid are showing hesitation regarding a move for MbappeCredit: Reuters
    Real Madrid had been favourites to land the striker in June but his astronomical salary of £30m per year, his recent performances and the club’s “financial issues” have led to doubts.
    According to Foot Mercato, Real’s hesitations have led to Liverpool as well as Bayern considering a serious bid for the 24-year-old.
    The Reds have been keeping an eye on the France international since 2017 when he joined PSG initially on loan from Monaco before his permanent move a year later.
    The Merseysiders’ manager Jurgen Klopp even met for talks with Mbappe before his move to Parc des Princes.
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    Recent reports also suggested Liverpool and the Frenchman’s camp have remained in contact in the period since.
    The versatile forward confirmed there were talks with the Premier League giants six years ago and they had a “greater chance” of signing him.
    Mbappe said last year: “We talked a little bit, but not too much. We talked a little bit.
    “I talked to Liverpool because it’s the favourite club of my mum, my mum loves Liverpool. I don’t know why, you will have to ask her!
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    “It’s a good club and we met them five years ago. When I was in Monaco I met them. It’s a big club.”
    According to Sport 1, Bayern are also ready to join the bidding war for Mbappe.
    The German champions hold a “serious” interest for the 2018 World Cup winner even though they understand how “complicated” a potential deal could turn out to be. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool handed major Kylian Mbappe transfer boost with Real Madrid move ‘at risk due to financial issues’

    REAL MADRID have sparked a double red alert with claims they can’t afford to sign Kylian Mbappe.Manchester United and Liverpool have been monitoring the PSG striker’s situation as his contract expires next summer.
    Speculation over Kylian Mbappe is hotting up as his contract ends next summerCredit: Getty
    The Telegraph suggest “financial issues” have dented Real’s chances of recruiting their long-time top target.
    Now Premier League giants, including Chelsea, might ponder launching a staggering offer for the France star in January.
    Mbappe, 24, has already rejected a reported offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal worth around 1billion euros (£787m) in wages and a transfer fee close to 300m euros (£262m).
    Back in July the pacy 73-cap hero was given two weeks to extend his current PSG deal – or be sold.
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    But he never signed – and instead was retained.
    The French champions will hate risking losing Mbappe for free at the end of the season.
    But Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 leaders are also determined to mount a serious challenge for the Champions League.
    And assuming they squeeze into the group stages, selling their star player in the January transfer window would put a huge dent in those ambitions.
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    Real have also denied holding talks with PSG over the ex-Monaco man.
    In a dream world the Spanish giants would love to field Mbappe behind their £115m England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
    But the club said in a statement: “Given information in the media about negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club, Real Madrid state that this information is categorically false.
    “Negotiations have not taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.” More

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    Real Madrid line up summer transfer for Man City’s Erling Haaland as agent heads to Bernabeu and release clause emerges

    ERLING HAALAND could be the subject of a transfer tug-of-war in the summer after his agent was reportedly spotted at Real Madrid’s stadium.The Manchester City ace, who has already scored 15 goals this season, has remained in the Spanish giants’ background plans since emerging as one of European football’s most lethal forwards.
    Erling Haaland’s agent was reportedly spotted attending Real Madrid’s match vs BragaCredit: Getty
    Real Madrid are said to be eyeing a move for the Man City ace when his release clause becomes activeCredit: Getty
    Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta has said she always seeks to gives clients ‘options’Credit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela Pimenta
    Speculation has been rife that Madrid could launch a bid to try and prise the 23-year-old away from Pep Guardiola’s side.
    And this has showed no sign of cooling after Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta was spotted at the Bernabeu to watch Real Madrid’s win over Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to AS.
    That is despite Pimenta not representing any men’s players from either club.
    The report adds that Haaland’s long-term future could be thrown into doubt thanks to a release clause which activates in the summer.
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    That being said, Madrid would need a cough up £175million to match the clause.
    Pimenta, the successor to the late Mino Raiola’s agency empire, has previously insisted on always giving clients options for the future.
    She previously told AS: “I am in favor of freedom. It’s my battle. 
    “One of my priorities as an agent is to offer the player what I call ‘the key to the door’. 
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    “When the player goes to a club I do everything to create the conditions so that the key to the door is in his hands.”
    However, the report suggests there are currently no negotiations ongoing between the parties over a move for Haaland, with such discussions being saved til the summer.
    The Norwegian finished runner-up in this year’s Ballon d’Or behind Lionel Messi, but did claim the Gerd Muller prize for deadliest striker as a consolation.
    Madrid have reportedly had a tough time making a choice between signing Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
    A report from Italy had suggested they had picked Mbappe over Haaland to combine with new superstar Jude Bellingham.
    This was followed up by reports in Spain saying they had chosen not to sign Mbappe and would instead pick the ex-Borussia Dortmund star. More

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    Erling Haaland’s agent rocks up at Real Madrid clash as Spaniards ‘decide NOT to sign Mbappe’

    THE agent of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.Rafaela Pimenta was at the stadium to watch Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League.
    Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland’s agent, was seen at Real Madrid’s match against BragaCredit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela Pimenta
    Erling Haaland has been linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
    But her presence fuelled rumours surrounding a potential transfer.
    La Liga giants Real Madrid have held an interest in the striker since his Borussia Dortmund days.
    And some reports claim that they are plotting a move for next summer.
    Los Blancos had originally planned to go for Kylian Mbappe, but they have now decided against signing the Paris Saint-Germain star.
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    According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, club officials deem his salary demands to be too high.
    Mbappe almost joined Real Madrid in 2022, but had a last-minute change of heart and instead signed a two-year extension with PSG.
    He is now in the final year of his contract having turned down a record-breaking transfer to Al-Hilal this summer.
    Haaland is now widely seen as a perfect fit for Real Madrid.
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    Should he join the Spanish side, he will reunite with former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham.
    However, despite the rumours Haaland’s agent has denied any talks with Los Blancos.
    When asked whether or not she has taken part in talks with club president Florentino Perez, she responded: “No, no, no, no.”
    Haaland has scored 67 goals and provided 12 assists in 70 appearances since joining Man City last summer.
    He has also won the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup and was recently named PFA Player of the Year. More

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    Premier League clubs on transfer red alert after Real Madrid sensationally ‘RULE OUT move for Kylian Mbappe’

    REAL MADRID have sensationally ruled out a swoop for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.The Spanish giants have been strongly linked with the Frenchman throughout the last two summer transfer windows.
    Real Madrid have reportedly abandoned a swoop for Kylian MbappeCredit: Rex
    In 2022 Los Blancos felt that they had sealed a deal to sign him, only for Mbappe to shock them by signing a two-year extension with PSG.
    Mbappe, 24, is once again in the final year of his deal at Parc des Princes.
    He has been widely expected to this time sign for Real Madrid.
    But according to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, the LaLiga side will NOT be making a move for him.
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    They claim that Real Madrid deem Mbappe’s salary demands to be too high.
    It’s reported that the France forward would demand at least £330,000 a week to move to Madrid.
    By contrast, Jude Bellingham is claimed to earn £150k a week.
    The report also claims that Mbappe will be TOO OLD for Madrid chiefs’ liking.
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    He is set to turn 25 next month, with Real Madrid having prioritised big-money swoops for younger players in recent windows.
    It’s also claimed that Madrid bosses are wary of a fan backlash against Mbappe.
    Many supporters were left upset by Mbappe’s decision to renew his deal with PSG two summers ago.
    Asked for comment after his side’s 3-0 Champions League win over Braga this evening, coy Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said: “No comment. I won’t answer this about Mbappe.”
    Madrid’s stance is set to put Premier League teams on red alert.
    Liverpool reportedly believe that they could complete a sensational deal after six years of talks with Mbappe’s camp.
    Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea would also be likely to covet a deal.
    While another extension at PSG has not yet been ruled out. More

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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