More stories

  • in

    Jude Bellingham hands out farewell gifts at Dortmund training ground ahead of stunning Real Madrid transfer

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has been saying his final goodbyes at Borussia Dortmund ahead of his reported summer transfer to Real Madrid.The England international could only watch on as his team-mates missed out on the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich as he was an unused substitute as he comes off the back of a knee injury.
    Jude Bellingham has reportedly been saying his farewells at Borussia DortmundCredit: TWITTER
    Gifting a pair of signed boots to one staff memberCredit: TWITTER
    But that did not stop him from wanting to leave the club in a positive manner.
    According to Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, the midfielder went around the Dortmund training ground to say his farewells.
    Bellingham, 19, also handed gifts out to the staff while having his last conversations with them as a Dortmund player.
    The report also suggests that he spoke with managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke before leaving.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    Among these gifts was a reported pair of boots which were given to one staff member with the message “thank you” written on them.
    On Saturday, Bayern Munich made it 11 Bundesliga crowns in a row on goal difference after Dortmund were held 2-2 at home by Mainz.
    In the aftermath, Bellingham shoved a camera out of the way as he was visibly emotional after the disappointment.
    And as Bellingham went on the pitch to thank fans afterwards, some interpreted his forlorn wave as a sign of his imminent parting.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    According to Bild, his personal terms at Madrid have already been agreed.
    Under the contract, the Englishman will stay with Madrid until 2029 with a pay package worth more than £17million-a-year.
    However, the report adds the only thing left to be hashed out is the fee between the clubs.
    But according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
    With the report also suggesting that Bellingham has snubbed moves to the Premier League in favour of a switch to the Spanish capital. More

  • in

    Carlo Ancelotti ‘makes Harry Kane his No1 transfer target at Real Madrid as Spurs scramble to stop star joining Man Utd’

    CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly made Harry Kane his top target for this summer’s transfer window.The under-pressure Real Madrid manager, 63, is looking to bolster his frontline and add competition for star striker Karim Benzema.
    Harry Kane has been linked with an exit from Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
    Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Kane his No1 transfer targetCredit: Getty
    Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and were thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during a surprisingly underwhelming season.
    As a result the Spanish giants are looking to strengthen ahead of next season, with a deal for Jude Bellingham almost wrapped up.
    The Italian boss likes Kane, 29, due to his style of movement and his experience, according to Diario AS.
    The report states that the England international is viewed as the “ideal” replacement and complement to Benzema.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    Kane is about to enter the final year of his contract at Tottenham and has been linked with an exit from the underperforming club.
    Spurs are on the edge of failing to qualify for a European competition after another trophyless season.
    Kane has been tipped for a move away from the club, with Manchester United suggested as his most likely destination.
    However, Tottenham would prefer to sell Kane to a foreign club to avoid strengthening one of their rivals.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    Spurs are thought to have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid having to face Kane in the Premier League next season.
    Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
    Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
    Kane has excelled this season, having netted 30 goals in all competitions. More

  • in

    Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
    Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
    The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
    We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
    Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
    It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
    READ MORE ON MAN UTD
    And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
    United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
    But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
    He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
    The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
    The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
    And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

  • in

    Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is ‘IMMINENT’ as Dortmund star snubs Premier League transfer and agrees six-year deal

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’S move to Real Madrid is “imminent”, according to reports from Spanish media.The Borussia Dortmund and England man, 19, is understood to have agreed terms with the LaLiga giants as he prepares to sign a six-year deal.
    Jude Bellingham looks set to become a Real Madrid playerCredit: Getty
    Marca believe Bellingham to Real Madrid could be sealed after Dortmund’s final game on SaturdayCredit: Marca
    And he could be confirmed as a Los Blancos player as early as next week after the conclusion of the Bundesliga season.
    Dortmund will win their first German title in 11 years if they beat Mainz on Saturday – a game Bellingham could miss through injury.
    Nevertheless, it would be the perfect farewell for the teenager – who has been sensational for Dortmund since joining from Birmingham in 2020.
    He has contributed 14 goals and seven assists in 42 club appearances this season.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    He was also sensational for England at the World Cup.
    And according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
    Representatives from the 14-time European champions recently flew over to Germany to discuss a transfer.
    His touch, vision and ability to burst into the area are all characteristics that have seduced Carlo Ancelotti’s men into aggressively pursuing the England international.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    Jude Bellingham has been superb for Borussia Dortmund this season
    Bellingham’s contract offer from Real Madrid is said to be worth around £87million.
    And it is believed he has left more lucrative offers on the table in order to play for the club – with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all circling over the last 12 months.
    He will join up with fellow young midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni as they bid to finally shift veteran legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos from the first team.
    But there is work for Real Madrid to do as the Copa del Rey is the only trophy they have managed to collect this season.
    Barcelona strolled to the LaLiga title, with Xavi’s men 11 points clear of Los Blancos ahead of the final two rounds of fixtures.
    And Ancelotti’s outfit were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Man City in the semi-finals of the Champions League. More

  • in

    Harry Kane ‘offered to Real Madrid’ as Tottenham ‘look to keep star away from Man Utd transfer’

    HARRY KANE has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid as Tottenham bid to derail a move to Manchester United. The 29-year-old striker has a little over a year left on his contract and could jump ship this summer.
    Kane has had an extraordinary rise from unfancied reserve striker to one of the most deadly forwards in the world at SpursCredit: Getty
    Man United are among the favourites to claim his signature in their hunt for a striker this summer.
    But Mundo Deportivo report that Spurs have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid selling the star to a domestic rival.
    The Spanish outlet claim Real Madrid are seriously considering a proposal as they look for a no.9 to compete with Karim Benzema.
    Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and where thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during the course of a surprisingly underwhelming season.
    Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
    Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
    Spurs could also be set to benefit from any potential Kane move to the capital.
    The report adds that Eden Hazard could be involved in negotiations to help cheapen the price.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    The former Chelsea star once lit up the Premier League but has had a nightmare time of it since completing his dream move to Real Madrid in 2019.
    Madrid are believed to be keen to get the injury-prone 32-year-old – who is the club’s highest-earner – off their books.
    Man United will likely fight tooth-and-nail to bring Kane to Old Trafford.
    The club will go all out trying to find a striker this summer as they look to build on Erik ten Hag’s solid debut season.
    If Kane proves to be unattainable, the Red Devils also have their eye on Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen and Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic. More

  • in

    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.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    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.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    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

  • in

    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.
    READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
    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.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    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

  • in

    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.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    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.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
    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