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    Real Madrid ‘to go all out to sign Enzo Fernandez with Chelsea set to be offered sensational swap transfer’

    REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to offer an £86million first-team star in a sensational swap deal for Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernandez.The Argentine World Cup winner has emerged as a key man for the Blues this season, two years after a record £106million move from Benfica.Real Madrid are lining up a mega swap deal for Chelsea star Enzo FernandezCredit: ReutersFernandez already has three league goals this season, as many as he managed in his previous 18 months at Stamford Bridge.But reports suggest the midfield ace is unsettled at Chelsea.And DSports claims Fernandez has now emerged as a target for Real Madrid.The Spanish champs are said to be huge fans of Enzo Maresca’s vice-skipper.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReal feel they are lacking in creative midfield areas this season following Toni Kroos’ surprise retirement.And with Luka Modric possibly exiting ahead of his 40th birthday in September, Fernandez would be an ideal signing.However, he is tied down to Chelsea until 2032 on a mega-contract worth £180,000-a-week.It means Real would need to pay a pretty penny for Fernandez’s signature.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd Carlo Ancelotti is ready to soften the blow by offering a player in exchange, with Frenchman Aurelian Tchouameni set to be sacrificed.The versatile holding midfielder was an £86m purchase from Monaco in 2022.Jude Bellingham caught ‘humbling’ LaLiga rival who threatened to knock Real Madrid team-mate out ‘in 10 seconds’Real are ready to part ways with Aurelien TchouameniCredit: AFPHe’s since gone on to make 114 appearances while winning a LaLiga title and Champions League.But nearly half of Tchouameni’s games this season have come at centre-back.He is reportedly unhappy with his lack of chances further up the pitch and is looking for an exit before deadline day.Chelsea could apparently be tempted to accept Real’s offer, which would see them rake in some cash for a new winger while also bolstering their squad with a player of Tchouameni’s quality.Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.It’s thougt he could cost as much as £60m, although Napoli are also said to be in talks with the ace. More

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    England ace Jude Bellingham pictured for first time with stunning model girlfriend…and she’s already met his parents

    ENGLAND ace Jude Bellingham is seen for the first time with his new Instagram model girlfriend.The Real Madrid star, 21, has been on a string of dates with American Ashlyn Castro, 27 — who met his parents this week in the Spanish capital.Real Madrid star, Jude Bellingham 21, has been on a string of dates with American Ashlyn Castro, 27Credit: InstagramEngland ace Jude seen for the first time with his new Instagram model girlfriend AshlynCredit: BackGridAshlyn is from Los Angeles where Jude and best mate Trent Alexander-Arnold went on holiday after the Euros in JulyCredit: InstagramInstagram model Ashlyn Castro chatted to Jude’s mum Denise, left, and dad Mark, second from left, in Real Madrid’s WAGS and family boxCredit: BackGridInstagram model Ashlyn chatted to his mum Denise, 56, and dad Mark, 48, in Real Madrid’s Wags and family box on Wednesday.The American even hugged Denise as Jude’s team ran out 5-1 winners against Salzburg in the Champions League.England superstar Jude and Ashlyn then went for lunch together the next day.Pals say they have been on several dates after they began liking each other’s social media posts.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NEWSJude was said to have been particularly drawn to one in November featuring pictures of Ashlyn in a low-cut dress laying on a bed.She is from Los Angeles where Jude and Three Lions team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold went on holiday after the Euros in July.Ashlyn, who has 140,000 Instagram followers, was rumoured to have previously dated Creed actor Michael B Jordan and was linked with basketball player LaMelo Ball, 23.Ashyn sips a drink in the executive box with the star’s parentsCredit: BackGridThe American even hugged Jude’s mum Denise after the final whistleCredit: BackGridDespite the 5-1 drumming, Ashlyn did not appear to be overawed by the occasion as she watched from the executive box in the stands with Jude’s parentsCredit: BackGridShe suffered heartbreak in July 2021 when her dad died from Covid, aged 59. In a touching ­tribute, she described him as “superman to me”.Most read in FootballJude was crowned Britain’s most eligible bachelor by posh gossip magazine Tatler in October.It said: “For this midfielder, it’s all about the right or left swipe — and we aren’t talking about footwork. Rumours are swirling that he’s on celeb dating app Raya.”Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirtIn April there was speculation that Jude had been dating model Laura Celia Valk, 26, who was said to be “completely smitten”. Last month she said she was single.In 2023 he was reportedly dating Ghanaian model Asantewa Chitty. He is also said to have dated US TikTok star Azra Mian. In 2023 The Sun revealed he had been ­messaging R&B singer Rmarni. Last night Jude’s agent and Real Madrid were approached for comment. The Sun also sought comment from Ashlyn.Jude and Ashlyn went for lunch in Madrid the day after the match, which Real won 5-1Credit: BackGridPals say Jude and Ashlyn have been on several dates after they began liking each other’s social media postsCredit: BackGridAshlyn and Jude seemed happy to wander the busy streets of Madrid as they enjoyed their public lunch dateCredit: BackGridThe lunchtime outing was the first time the pair have been seen in publicCredit: BackGridJude ended up on the winningCredit: GettyAshlyn’s photos have earned her 140,000 followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe has also been previously linked with American basketball player LaMelo BallCredit: instagramA series of stunning pictures on Instagram are said to have grabbed Judes’s attention, according to palsCredit: InstagramJude’s heart seems to have been captured by Ashlyn’s stunning styleCredit: InstagramIn 2023 The Sun revealed he had been ­messaging R&B singer Rmarni, but it seems he now only has eyes for AshlynCredit: InstagramBefore meeting Ashlyn, rumours suggested the ace was on celebrity dating app Raya.Credit: InstagramAshlyn suffered heartbreak in July 2021 when her dad died aged 59 just 14 days after catching coronavirus, but it looks like Jude is helping her enjoy life againCredit: Instagram More

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    Real Madrid to make new Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer offer after seeing £20m bid knocked back by Liverpool

    REAL MADRID will try again to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the end of the month.Liverpool rejected Real’s previous attempt to land the England star, refusing to even entertain a potential offer of £20million.Real Madrid have not given up on their pursuit of Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: GettyBut reports in Spain say Bernabeu bosses will test the Anfield club’s resolve with another approach.Real are understood to be confident 26-year-old TAA will be their player next term and a key part of a long-term revamp.But they also want him to help ease short-term issues that were exposed again in a 5-2  defeat to Barcelona last Sunday.The LaLiga giants know it will be hard to persuade the Quad-chasing Prem leaders to sell now.Read more transfer newsAlexander-Arnold is also reluctant to try to force the issue due to a hostile reaction from fans.He had a shocker in the 2-2 draw against Manchester United earlier this month with some of the Kop crowd turning on him.In the meantime, Liverpool are said to have already found a replacement.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAccording to Bild reporter Christian Falk, they have identified Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich as the man they want to sign if the England star goes.Most read in FootballLike Alexander-Arnold, the German international is also out of contract at the end of the season.Fans hail ‘agent Jude Bellingham’ as England star is spotted with Real Madrid transfer target in nightclubFalk wrote on X: “Liverpool are considering the signing of Joshua Kimmich.“Kimmich is a free agent in the summer, Bayern are in talks with Kimmich for a new contract.”But Liverpool have been free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the player since January 1.Falk did not clarify whether Liverpool intend to make a January bid or whether they will wait until he is a free agent in the summer. More

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    Real Madrid ABANDON transfer pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold after star’s slump in form

    REAL MADRID are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, reports suggest.Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to Real during the January transfer window.Real Madrid are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: GettyReal don’t believe Liverpool will let Alexander-Anrold leave mid-seasonCredit: AlamyIn fact, Los Blancos have been so keen that they reportedly offered a £20million fee despite the fact the full-back’s contract runs out in June.According to Relevo, however, the reigning Spanish and European champions are beginning to pull back in their pursuit of the England international.That is because Real see no chance of Liverpool releasing TAA during the winter market.The high-flying Reds are favourites to win the Premier League as they are six points ahead of second place with a game in hand.Read More on FootballAnd the Merseysiders’ title push could be affected if manager Arne Slot lost one of his key players mid-season.That is despite Alexander-Arnold’s recent slump in form, which led to intense criticism from fans.A section of the Anfield faithful fear that Real’s interest got into the defender’s head.The right-back was met by groans and moans during his disasterclass in the 2-2 draw against struggling rivals Manchester United two weeks ago.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTrent’s defensive frailties have long been documented, despite noticeable improvements in recent months.Liverpool are also facing the risk of losing two more stars for free in the summer transfer window.How Man United destroyed Trent in spectacular Liverpool draw amid £100m Real Madrid transfer talksAnd those are defensive rock Virgil van Dijk as well as megastar Mohamed Salah. More

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    New Tottenham keeper Kinsky tipped to join Real Madrid after just TWO GAMES as it’s revealed he is ‘learning Spanish’

    TOTTENHAM new boy Antonin Kinsky has been tipped to join Real Madrid.Kinsky, 21, has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his Spurs career since signing from Slavia Prague nine days ago.Antonin Kinsky has had an impressive start to his Spurs careerCredit: PAWith Guglielmo Vicario still out with a fractured foot, Kinsky went straight into the starting XI for Tottenham’s 1-0 League Cup semi-final first leg with over Liverpool.The Czech ace then experienced the other side of English football, playing the full game as Spurs beat Tamworth 3-0 after extra time in the FA Cup.Prior to breaking into Slavia’s first team, Kinsky spent seasons on loan at Czech sides Vyskov and Pardubice.While with the latter he displaced stopper Viktor Budinsky, who remains with the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKinsky’s emergence at Spurs has caused great excitement among Czech football fans.And speaking to Czech paper MF DNES, Budinsky did little to dampen the hype.”Great boy. Already at the first training session it was clear that he was different,” he said of Kinsky.”Strong in the head, healthy confident and purposeful. He can be even higher in three years.”Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYQuizzed over where he sees Kinsky going next, he added: “At Real Madrid. Plus, he is learning Spanish, he’ll be ready, he won’t get lost there.”When Tonda [Kinsky] came to us in Pardubice from Vyskov, who were playing in the second league, many would not have said that he would be in the Premier League within two years.Tottenham announce the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague”And yet. I think Tottenham is an intermediate step for him, that an even bigger club is waiting for him.”Kinsky is contracted to Spurs until 2031.Upon joining the club, he said: “I’m really happy to be here and to sign the contract.”It’s a pleasure for me because Tottenham is a big name in Europe, in the world, especially in the Czech Republic so, as I say, for me it’s a big honour and I’m really happy.’THE RIGHT CHOICE'”I spoke with the coaches, I spoke with the sporting director, almost with everyone, and I really got the feeling that this is going to be the right choice.”I’m looking forward to everything. For me, it is a new experience. I’m really happy to make that first step outside of the country (Czechia).”I’m really happy, I’m really excited and I’m looking forward to the training sessions, to the games because, of course, it is the aim of every player to be on the pitch.”And that is what I am going to do; I’m going try to push in the training session to get the minutes.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVicario is expected to remain sidelined for at least another month.It is then not a given that he will return straight to the starting XI, with Kinsky signed to challenge for the No1 spot.Guglielmo Vicario is set to compete with Kinsky for the No1 positionCredit: Rex More

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    Meet Jude Bellingham’s rumoured new flame as Spanish pop star ‘spotted wearing England ace’s T-shirt’ and liking pics

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has been romantically linked with a pop star by Spanish press.The Real Madrid star’s performances have improved on the pitch, scoring seven league goals in eight games.Singer Aitana has been romantically linked with Jude Bellingham by Spanish pressCredit: Instagram @aitanaxAitana at the LOS40 Music Awards in 2022Credit: GettyShe was recently spotted watching Real Madrid playCredit: Instagram @aitanaxThe singer and Bellingham follow each other on InstagramCredit: GettyThey have liked each others’ postsCredit: RexBut his personal life has been subject to speculation in Spain after being linked with musician Aitana. According to Madrid-based reporter Laura Roige, the pair could be dating after following each other on Instagram. They are also said to have “liked” each others’ posts on the social media app. That is despite Aitana being born in Barcelona and claiming to be a fan of the side. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlthough she watched the El Clasico from Madrid and called it “home”.But the performer – full name Aitana Ocana Morales – had been in Miami just before so she could have been referring to returning to Spain. Bellingham played in the match but it ended in a disastrous 4-0 defeat.Spanish outlet ElDesmarque also pointed out that Aitana and Bellingham were both spotted wearing the same white Acne Studios T-shirt.Most read in FootballSpanish outlet ElDesmarque spotted that the two wore the same topCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlthough they say it’s impossible to know whether it was Bellingham’s or just a coincidence.Bellingham, 21, was linked with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk during the summer when England reached the Euro 2024 final.But Laura herself recently confirmed to her followers that she is not in a relationship.Bellingham has eight goals in 22 games this season with Madrid topping LaLiga – with rivals Atletico two points behind but with a game in hand. Dutch model Laura Celia Valk was linked with BellinghamCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavRomance rumours swirled in the summerCredit: InstagramBut Laura revealed she does not have a boyfriendCredit: Instagram More

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    Casemiro ‘willing to leave Man Utd this month’ with Saudi club offering £650k-a-week transfer

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Casemiro could leave this month after being offered a whopping £650,000-a-week deal by a major Saudi club.United landed the midfielder from Real Madrid in 2022 following a staggering £70million deal but he has had mixed fortunes since his move to the Premier League.Al-Nassr are offering Manchester United star Casemiro a £650,000-a-week dealCredit: GettyCasemiro has told Man Utd he is ready to leave the clubCredit: RexAccording to Give Me Sport, the 32-year-old has been offered a way out of Manchester that would see him becoming one of the top five highest earners in Saudi Arabia.Al-Nassr are keeping tabs on the Brazil international, who could reunite with fellow Real legend Cristiano Ronaldo if he moves to Riyadh.Casemiro has been attracting interest from the Middle Eastern nation for quite some time amid his uncertain future at Man Utd under manager Ruben Amorim.Al-Nassr’s interest is so intense that Saudi Pro League sporting director Michael Emenalo is driving the move himself.Read More on Man UtdHowever, there has been no contact between the Saudi outfit and United so far.The defensive midfielder has a contract with the Manchester giants until 2026.And according to The Times, he has informed his club he is ready to leave.And Amorim’s side is willing to sell with a significant price cut as they rate the ex-Real star at about £25m.Most read in FootballCasemiro appears likelier to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.However, Al-Nassr want to fast-track things and seal a deal during the January transfer window.Gary Neville tells Jamie Carragher to ‘f off’ after Liverpool legend performs incredible U-turn on ‘selfish’ SalahCasemiro has struggled to impress this term despite amassing a total of 22 appearances across all competitions.United have been enduring a tumultuous campaign across all fronts as they have tumbled down to 13th place in the Premier League table. More

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    James Rodriguez becomes unemployed again as Colombia legend, 33, is released on sixth free transfer in six years

    JAMES RODRIGUEZ has become unemployed for the sixth year in a row and is reportedly considering a return to the Premier League.The 33-year-old is available as a free agent after his contract at LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano was mutually terminated.James Rodriguez has become unemployed again after leaving Rayo VallecanoCredit: GettyHe moved to Rayo in August but has been restricted to just seven appearances in all competitions.Rodriguez had signed a one-year deal with Rayo, who sit 12th in the Spanish top-flight, with the option of a further 12 months.There are both economic and sporting reasons for the former Real Madrid man’s early departure, according to The Athletic.The Colombia international joined Rayo off the back of winning the Golden Ball at the 2024 Copa America.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe produced six assists to help fire Colombia to the final, only for he and his team-mates to suffer heartbreak with a 1-0 defeat to Argentina.However, Rodriguez has featured just six times in LaLiga this season and predominantly as a substitute.And the former World Cup breakthrough star has not played in the league since a 13-minute cameo against Las Palmas on November 8.Rodriguez moved to Rayo on a free transfer in the summer after leaving Sao Paulo one season into a two-year contract.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former Bayern Munich forward has had spells at Everton, Olympiacos and Al-Rayyan since leaving the Bernabeu in 2020.He joined the Toffees in 2020 to reunite with his former Madrid and  Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersRodriguez became a favourite at Goodison Park, before being frozen out by Ancelotti’s unpopular successor Rafael Benitez.He starred 26 times for the Toffees, scoring six goals and laying on eight assists, but they could only finish 10th.And a return to Premier League action is not off the table, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo.The report cites Aston Villa, Wolves, Fulham and Nottingham Forest as all being interested in the Colombian.It was at the 2014 World Cup when Rodriguez burst on to the scene as one of the hottest properties in football.Rodriguez burst on to the scene with Colombia at the 2014 World Cup in BrazilCredit: Getty Images – GettyBut amid offers from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, he opted to join Real Madrid after lighting up the tournament in Brazil.Rodriguez went on to win two LaLiga titles and a pair of Champions Leagues with Madrid.He then spent two years on loan at Bayern Munich between 2017 and 2019, adding a pair of Bundesliga titles to his trophy collection.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe returned to Real Madrid for the 2019-20 campaign, before joining Everton on a free in September 2020.He captains Colombia and has been capped 112 times at international level, scoring 29 goals.Rodriguez played 26 times for Everton More