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    Real Madrid ‘will choose between blockbuster transfer for Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe’ to rebuild team

    REAL MADRID are reportedly set to choose whether to launch a blockbuster move for Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland to rebuild their team.Los Blancos have been linked with both superstars during the past but have so far failed to land either man.
    Erling Haaland has enjoyed an incredible first season at Man City as he chases the trebleCredit: Alamy
    Real Madrid want the Norwegian or Kylian Mbappe to lead them into a new eraCredit: Getty
    They thought that French World Cup-winning forward Mbappe, 24, was heading to the Bernabeu last summer until he famously snubbed them to pen a new mega-contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
    However, L’Equipe claims that his deal with PSG will end in June 2024 and he is unlikely to trigger the option of a 12-month extension.
    And the possibility of signing him on a free transfer as a replacement for veteran Karim Benzema should entice them to make a renewed effort to land him.
    But the French outlet also claims that Madrid are keeping tabs on Manchester City goal machine Haaland too.
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    The Norwegian international left Dortmund for the Etihad last summer and he has scored 52 goals in an incredible debut campaign in England.
    The 22-year-old has already celebrated winning the Premier League title and now hopes to fire City to FA Cup and Champions League glory to seal an historic treble.
    Benzema, 35, is expected to pen a new one-year contract with Madrid over the coming weeks.
    But this report states that he will be allowed to leave at the end of the 2023/24 season to pave the way for a new superstar signing.
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    And it seems that Mbappe or Haaland are the two men identified by the LaLiga giants to lead them into a new era.
    Although, the £650,000-per-week Mbappe will reportedly have to take a significant pay cut to move to the Spanish capital.
    The former Monaco ace looks set to add another Ligue 1 title to his collection with PSG poised to retain their crown if they beat Strasbourg on Saturday. More

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    Liverpool star Andy Robertson lined up for shock £40m Real Madrid transfer as Spaniards seek natural left-back

    ANDY ROBERTSON is a shock transfer target for Real Madrid, reports say. The Spaniards have been forced to improvise this season by playing Eduardo Camavinga at left-back.
    Andy Robertson is reportedly a shock transfer target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
    It comes after Ferland Mendy, 27, spent much of the season ruled out through injuries.
    Mendy is now being linked with a move away from the Bernabeu while Camavinga, 20, wants to shift back into midfield.
    So Real are in the market for a left-back and according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool’s Robertson are on their list.
    And it is believed the Scottish international, 29, would cost in the region of £40million.
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    Real have also been heavily linked with Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, 22.
    But the Canadian – contracted until 2025 – is strictly not for sale and the German champions are hoping to extend his deal.
    In another blow to Liverpool, Real look close to wrapping up a deal to sign England star Jude Bellingham.
    Personal terms are understood to have already been agreed.
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    The contract would keep him in the Spanish capital until 2029 with a pay package worth more than £17million-a-year.
    Real are set to pay a”fixed” amount of just over £87m for Bellingham, with bonuses also being added.
    The chase saw Liverpool pull out of the race due to a quoted asking price of £131m as they turn their attention to new midfield targets.
    Jude Bellingham is close to signing for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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    Stoke flop lined up for sensational Real Madrid transfer as club look for Benzema competition

    STOKE reject Joselu is reportedly being eyed up for a sensational return to Real Madrid.The Spanish forward, 33, has enjoyed a superb few years back in Spain after a difficult time in the Premier League.
    Joselu has been superb for a struggling Espanyol side this seasonCredit: EPA
    During his stint in England, he registered just four goals in 27 games for Stoke, before he joined Newcastle where he hit the back of the net on seven occasions across two seasons.
    But since heading back to his home country, Joselu has impressed in LaLiga.
    His 36 goals in 113 appearances for Alaves earned him a move to Espanyol.
    And while the Catalan club are battling relegation, he has still managed to net 16 times in 34 appearances this season.
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    Joselu, who scored twice in two appearances for Real Madrid in 2011, was also called up to the Spain squad in March – where he netted twice on his debut against Norway.
    According to Relevo, he is now the subject of interest from Real Madrid as they seek competition for star striker Karim Benzema.
    Carlo Ancelotti’s men are set for a disappointing season after being beaten to the league title by Barcelona and suffering a Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Manchester City.
    They did win the Copa del Rey, but that is not expected to satisfy Real bosses.
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    Benzema, 35, has enjoyed another strong season with 29 goals – albeit 15 fewer than his 2021/22 campaign.
    And Los Blancos bosses are discussing the idea of bringing Joselu in to support the talismanic Frenchman.
    The Spanish international’s contract with Espanyol runs until 2025.
    He was signed on a free transfer last summer after his Alaves deal expired.
    Meanwhile, three defeats in five LaLiga games have seen Real Madrid drop below Atletico Madrid to third in the table. More

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    Brutal reason Jude Bellingham is set to snub Man City transfer revealed as he nears Real Madrid move

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester City.Bellingham appears set to join Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window following a heated bidding war.
    Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is not keen to join Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
    Bellingham has turned Manchester City down because they view them as “plastic”Credit: Getty
    Liverpool were also involved in the transfer chase but pulled out due to the midfielder’s astronomical valuation, which has been set at a reported €150million (£131m).
    City have also showed interest but the England international doesn’t appear keen on a move to the Etihad.
    That is according to German journalist Patrick Berger, who claims the 19-year-old and his family view the reigning Premier League champions as a “plastic” club.
    Bellingham holds the same view regarding other Gulf-backed clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain.
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    The ex-Birmingham star is also not keen on Chelsea due to their “crazy transfer strategy” after owner Todd Boehly splashed over half a million pounds on his debut season.
    Therefore, a return to England appears almost impossible for the teenage sensation.
    This comes after reports suggesting Bellingham has accepted all of the details in his contract to join Real.
    In fact, the Stourbridge native is said to be “excited” by the project at Santiago Bernabeu.
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    Bellingham’s deal now hinges on an upcoming meeting between Real Madrid and Dortmund where they will discuss the proposed transfer.
    The two clubs will thrash out a final fee for the player, who is currently concentrating on helping Edin Terzic’s side win the Bundesliga.
    The German giants are second in the table with only one point separating them from rivals Bayern Munich. More

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    Arsenal target Ferland Mendy told he can leave Real Madrid with fee SLASHED – but agent’s plans could wreck transfer

    FERLAND MENDY is reportedly available for Arsenal at a discount price – but the star’s agent could complicate any move to the Emirates. The Gunners have been previously linked to the left-back who has increasingly fallen out of favour at Real Madrid.
    Mendy has dropped down the pecking order at Real Madrid this seasonCredit: EPA
    Carlo Ancelotti has opted to start midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in the full-back role during big games with Nacho Fernandez also being drafted in to play there.
    It has left Mendy surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu and his price tag seemingly slashed.
    Reports had previously suggested that Arsenal would have to find £52.5m to land the 27-year-old, whose contract runs until June 2025.
    But the Mirror report that the price has now slipped to just £17.5m with the Spanish side keen to sell Mendy this summer.
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    However, it may not be plain-sailing for Arsenal with the defender’s agent getting involved.
    The same report claims that Mendy’s representatives are seeking to speak to Tottenham.
    While that could present a problem for the Gunners, Mendy is believed to be keen on competing in next season’s Champions League, something that is now out of Tottenham’s reach.
    Arsenal’s two left-back are currently Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney.
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    But the first-choice Ukrainian is out injured for the rest of the season and has suffered with knocks throughout his debut campaign at the Emirates.
    While speculation surrounds Tierney’s future in north London, with the likes of Newcastle linked.
    Arsenal will be hoping some savvy recruitment in the summer can help them build on a brilliant season.
    While they need some favours from elsewhere to pip Manchester City to the title, Mikel Arteta is still set to guide his team to their highest league position since 2016. More

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    Jude Bellingham ‘has ACCEPTED Real Madrid’s contract offer’ in huge transfer blow to Man Utd and City

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has reportedly accepted all of the details in his contract to join Real Madrid.The England international is said to be “excited” by the project at the LaLiga giants.
    Jude Bellingham has reportedly accepted a contract at Real MadridCredit: Getty
    According to Fabrizio Romano, Bellingham’s deal now hinges on Real Madrid’s meeting with Borussia Dortmund in May.
    The two clubs will discuss the final fee for the player.
    Romano tweeted: “Jude Bellingham has accepted all the details of Real Madrid contract proposal already 10 days ago.
    “He’s excited by Madrid project.
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    “Real Madrid want to meet with Borussia Dortmund in May in order to agree on the final package/fee.”
    It comes as a major blow to Manchester City and Manchester United who had been interested in signing.
    Liverpool were also a touted destination, but they dropped out of the race last month after discovering that a transfer would be too expensive.
    It was reported at the start of the month that Bellingham would be offered a contract worth £12million-a-year.
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    The length of the deal is believed to be until 2029.
    The fee Madrid will have to pay for Bellingham was thought to be £124million, however, the club are hoping to negotiate it lower.
    Should the transfer go through it would be a major coup for Madrid.
    Bellingham will be hoped to ease the loss of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are both approaching the end of their careers.
    He is seen as the long-term successor for the latter.
    And it’s reckoned Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have both spoken to Bellingham about joining them in Spain. More

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    Real Madrid ‘targeting sensational double transfer swoop for Jude Bellingham AND Kylian Mbappe to form new Galacticos’

    REAL MADRID reportedly want to sign Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham to lead a new group of “Galacticos”.Bellingham, 19, is said to be on the verge of a summer move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
    Jude Bellingham looks set to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: Rex
    Los Blancos are also targeting a sensational swoop for Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
    This comes after Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester City both reportedly pulled out of the running due to the cost of a potential deal.
    It was claimed that Bellingham has been offered a deal worth £12million-a-year by Madrid with Dortmund wanting a fee of up to £130m.
    Now The Telegraph have claimed that “after opening talks over a deal for England midfielder Bellingham” that Los Blancos “are also ready to revive their long-term interest in Mbappe”.
    The LaLiga giants looked to have secured the French superstar last summer from Paris Saint-Germain.
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    But they were left fuming when he penned a mega new contract with the French side.
    However, PSG are expecting big changes over the coming months and Madrid “will look to exploit the uncertainty”.
    Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is being strongly tipped for the PSG job with Christophe Galtier expected to be dismissed after a poor showing in the Champions League.
    There are also claims of a massive squad fracture, with Lionel Messi set to depart along with world-record signing Neymar, who SunSport understands is another target for United.
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    Mbappe has also publicly criticised the club for using his image too prominently on their promotional material, saying: “I disagree with this posted video. It is certainly not Kylian Saint-Germain.”
    The 24-year-old World Cup winner was believed to have committed his future to the club until 2025 but now it is reported that the final year is only an option, which could see him put pressure on them to sell him now.
    But Real will look to revive their interest in Mbappe as they have discussed both him and Bellingham arriving as “part of a new ‘Galacticos’ team that could dominate Europe over the next decade”. More

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    Fans convinced Jude Bellingham has dropped major hint over transfer as they ‘read his lips’ during celebration

    FANS are convinced that Jude Bellingham dropped a major hint over his future in a goal celebration. The Borussia Dortmund star netted twice in his team’s 6-0 hammering of Wolfsburg on Sunday.
    Jude Bellingham said something during his celebration, sending fans into a frenzyCredit: BVB TV
    Bellingham passionately celebrated punching the air as he mimicked people talking in his ear.
    Fans have read his lips as he shouted and they are convinced he said: “F*** the talk, I’m staying.”
    However, some believe he didn’t say that and was in fact swearing at Bayern Munich fans after he received criticism from them.
    The 19-year-old midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, has been heavily linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer.
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    Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all in the race to sign him after Liverpool pulled out.
    Bellingham has supposedly agreed personal terms with the LaLiga club after they reportedly offered him a £12million-a-year deal.
    Despite Real Madrid leading the race, they are yet to agree a fee with Dortmund.
    They are supposedly demanding £124million, which is more than Carlo Ancelotti’s men are ready to spend.
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    Dortmund are chasing down Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga and sit one point behind them with two games to go.
    Despite the title race and transfer saga, Bellingham found time to head back home to Birmingham to watch his former side and brother Jobe play and he was mobbed by fans on his way out the ground. More