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      Thibaut Courtois reveals Eden Hazard’s sad reaction to missing out on opportunity to revive Real Madrid career

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      EDEN HAZARD’S head dropped after he returned from the World Cup to sit on the Real Madrid bench, keeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed.Hazard, 32, has not played a single minute of LaLiga or Champions League football since Belgium were knocked out in the group stage in Qatar three months ago.
      Thibaut Courtois, left, has spoken about team-mate Eden Hazard’s strugglesCredit: Getty
      He has now retired from international competition and had hoped to revive his Real Madrid career as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract.
      Hazard has contributed just seven goals and 11 assists during his four seasons in the Spanish capital.
      But any ideas he had of forcing his way back into Carlo Ancelotti’s team have been dashed in recent months.
      The ex-Chelsea man even failed to secure any game time in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Liverpool when they had wrapped it up 6-2 on aggregate.
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      Ancelotti made five changes towards the end of the game, but Hazard was not one of them.
      And Courtois has confirmed the lack of opportunities has had an impact on his former Belgian team-mate’s mental state.
      As reported by Marca, he said: “When Hazard returned from the World Cup, he trained very well and was waiting for an opportunity because the Brazilians were not there.
      “The opportunity did not come and he lowered his head a bit. He has never disrespected anyone.”
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      Real Madrid are expected to try and sell Hazard in the summer in a bid to avoid him leaving on a free in 2024.
      Earlier this week, he revealed he wants to stay at the Bernabeu despite no longer speaking to Ancelotti.
      Talking to Diario AS, he said: “I would like to stay. I’ve always said that. I hope to play and to show that I can still do it.
      “People have doubts, that’s normal, I understand. But for me, I’m still here next year. You never know, but a transfer is not in my plan.
      “There’s respect between Ancelotti and I. But I’m not going to say we talk to each other, because we don’t. But there will always be respect.
      “I have to have respect a guy like Ancelotti. For what he represents for football, and for what he’s done in his career.”
      However, Ancelotti attempted to quash talk of a fractured relationship with Hazard before their second leg against Liverpool.
      He said: “The relationship is not cold. He has been very honest, we don’t talk much and it’s the truth.
      “Many times it’s a matter of character, you feel better talking to one person than to another.
      “This is not the most important thing, for me it’s that even though we don’t talk much and he doesn’t play, he respects me. I value this a lot and I respect him in the same way.
      “If he doesn’t play a lot it’s because there’s a lot of competition. In his position there’s a player who is contributing a lot and it’s Vinicius.”
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      Premier League leaders Arsenal were linked with a move for Hazard in January.
      A move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray was also mooted last summer. More

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      Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti warns star midfielder is ‘untouchable’ amid Man Utd and Arsenal transfer links

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      REAL MADRID boss Carlo Ancelotti has issued a hands-off warning to Manchester United and Arsenal regarding his “untouchable” midfielder.The LaLiga side are nine points behind rivals Barcelona in the title race but remain on course to successfully defend the Champions League.
      Man Utd and Arsenal have been linked with Eduardo CamavingaCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that the midfielder is ‘untouchable’Credit: Reuters
      They welcome Liverpool to the Bernabeu on Wednesday holding a 5-2 advantage from the first-leg of their last-16 clash.
      However, this summer the club are preparing for major changes to their engine room with veterans Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both expected to depart and Jude Bellingham identified as their top transfer target.
      France international midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is another to have been linked with a move.
      Man United are reportedly willing to smash their club record to sign the 20-year-old, who joined Madrid in 2021 from Rennes for £26m.
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      Arsenal are another club believed to be keen on trying to bring the youngster to the Premier League this summer after initially wanting him on loan in January.
      But despite Camavinga not being a regular starter for Ancelotti, the Italian coach is adamant that his starlet is going nowhere.

      He said: “We will not let Camavinga leave, he’s untouchable — like Modric and Toni Kroos.
      “Camavinga is untouchable for us — also in the future I’m sure he will stay that way.
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      “He makes some mistakes but he plays such good games that everyone forgets about it.”
      Meanwhile, a fresh report is claiming that Madrid have submitted their first offer to Dortmund for Bellingham worth around £123m in an attempt to usurp their rivals.
      They claim that it is worth £88m up front with the rest of the package made up in incentives.
      It adds that Bellingham was initially set on a move to the Bernabeu but has since had his head turned by the potential packages available from the Premier League.
      But Madrid now believe that the “whole matter can be resolved in the next international break at the end of March” where the ace is set to be part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Italy and Ukraine. More

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      Eden Hazard reveals he is no longer speaking with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after shock breakdown of relationship

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      EDEN HAZARD has revealed he is no longer speaking to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.The Belgian, 32, has endured a torturous time in Spain since arriving from Chelsea for £88.5million in 2019.
      Eden Hazard has revealed he does not speak to manager Carlo Ancelotti anymoreCredit: Getty
      Injuries and poor form have seen him play just 73 times across nearly four years.
      And, despite being fit and available in recent months, he has not played a single minute of LaLiga or Champions League football since the World Cup.
      Hazard’s frustrations are set to come to a head at the end of the season as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
      But while his relationship with Ancelotti appears to have broken down, he insists he still as respect for the Italian head coach and would like to remain at the Bernabeu for one more year.
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      Speaking to Diario AS, he said: “I would like to stay. I’ve always said that. I hope to play and to show that I can still do it.
      “People have doubts, that’s normal, I understand. But for me, I’m still here next year. You never know, but a transfer is not in my plan.
      “There’s respect between Ancelotti and I. But I’m not going to say we talk to each other, because we don’t. But there will always be respect.
      “I have to have respect a guy like Ancelotti. For what he represents for football, and for what he’s done in his career.”
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      Hazard has contributed just seven goals and 11 assists during his four seasons in the Spanish capital.
      Real Madrid are expected to try and sell him in the summer in a bid to avoid him leaving on a free in 2024.
      The former Chelsea man, who retired from international football after the World Cup, has been linked with a return to the Premier League as Arsenal monitor his situation. More

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      Real Madrid make first move for Jude Bellingham with mega £123MILLION offer to pip Liverpool and Man Utd to transfer

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      REAL MADRID have allegedly made their first move for Jude Bellingham with a mega £123million transfer offer. Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      REal Madrid have reportedly tabled their first offer for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The former Birmingham ace was back on these shores last week but suffered disappointment as his team were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea.
      The Blues, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the midfielder.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      There was a growing feeling within the LaLiga club’s camp that they “were becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable” with regards to a transfer deal.
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      Then speculation mounted that they held talks with Bellingham’s father over a potential move in London last week.
      Now Sport 1 are claiming that they have submitted their first offer to Dortmund for the ace worth around £123m in an attempt to usurp their rivals.
      They claim that it is worth £88m up front with the rest of the package made up in incentives.
      It adds that Bellingham was initially set on a move to the Bernabeu but has since had his head turned by the potential packages available from the Premier League.
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      But Madrid now believe that the “whole matter can be resolved in the next international break at the end of March” where the ace is set to be part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Italy and Ukraine.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season and have identified Bellingham as their top target.

      The youngster has struggled over recent weeks and has now gone a month without registering a goal or assist for the Bundesliga giants.
      Sporting director Sebastian Kehl was quizzed about Bellingham’s difficulties following Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Schalke over the weekend.
      He said: “Maybe he’s missing a goal here or there that he scored in the first half of the season.
      “He works. He wants and wants. And yet there are times when that’s okay. You also have to admit that a player doesn’t always play at the highest level.
      “But I know with him that he works hard on himself. That’s where it goes.”
      However, Kehl then hinted at Bellingham carrying an injury after being asked specifically about the bandaging he has been wearing on his left knee.
      Kehl replied: “He has been treated regularly over the past few weeks.
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      “That may end up costing one or two per cent. We hope that we can get this under control quickly.”
      Pressed further on the knee problem, he cryptically added: “As long as he can play, everything is fine.” More

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      Tottenham star Richarlison set to spark transfer tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Juventus

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      RICHARLISON is attracting interest from Real Madrid and Juventus, according to reports.The European giants are believed to be interested in making a summer move for the Tottenham attacker.
      Richarlison is reportedly getting interest from Real Madrid and JuventusCredit: Rex
      Madrid are on the hunt for a successor to Karim BenzemaCredit: Getty
      Juventus could need a replacement for Dusan VlahovicCredit: Getty
      A report from CalcioMercato suggests Juventus view the former Everton star as a potential Dusan Vlahovic replacement.
      The Serbian striker could be on his way out of Turin in the next transfer window, with Chelsea and Arsenal previously admirers of the player.
      Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo claims that Real Madrid have an interest in the Spurs man.
      Los Blancos are preparing to sign a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema, and while Kylian Mbappe is a top target, Richarlison could be an alternative.
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      The 25-year-old has struggled to find his best form for the North London side since his move from Everton last summer.
      He is yet to score a Premier League goal for Spurs, although he did have one ruled out for offside in the victory over Nottingham Forest.
      Off the pitch, it has not been much better as he criticised manager Antonio Conte for dropping him to the bench and that it had been a “s*** season”.
      Conte hit back at his comments saying: “First of all I watched the interview of Richarlsion. He didn’t criticise me. He said his season was s*** and he’s right. 
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      “His season has been not good. He had injuries, played and scored in the Champions League and then went to the World Cup and then had a serious injury. 
      “He’s scored no goals for us. I think he was really honest to say his season was not good. His season has not finished yet. If he deserves to play I’ll give him the opportunity.
      “For the rest of the interview, I think he made a mistake. When you speak of ‘I’ and not ‘us’ you are being selfish.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘ready to turn to Haaland and trigger £177m Man City release clause if Mbappe doesn’t push for transfer’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to move on from Kylian Mbappe and instead target Erling Haaland.The LaLiga giants have been trying to sign the French attacker for the last couple of years but have been rejected in each attempt.
      Real Madrid will reportedly drop their interest in Kylian Mbappe if he does not push for moveCredit: Getty
      Madrid could instead move for Erling HaalandCredit: EPA
      They hoped that he would join the club last year, only for the World Cup golden boot winner to sign a new two-year deal at PSG running until 2024.
      Marca say they remain desperate to sign the 24-year-old but accept they will need him to pressure PSG to convince them to sell.
      The report adds that Mbappe does not want to exercise a clause in his contract to extend it by a further year, which means he would be free to leave the club at the end of next season.
      This could lead to PSG be willing to sell him this summer in order not to lose him for nothing.
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      But Mbappe would have to lower his expectations and “do much more” for the club to get a move to the Spanish capital.
      If he does not do this then the Spanish giants will opt for Man City’s Haaland and pay his reported £177million release clause in the summer of 2024.
      Haaland joined the Citizens last summer and has excelled with his goalscoring form.
      The Norweigan international has already netted 33 goals for the club in only 32 appearances this season.
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      Madrid are believed to be still interested in signing the World Cup winner as a replacement for Karim Benzema.
      The Madrid star has struggled with injuries this term which has limited his time on the pitch.
      The report suggests that this has been factored into Los Blacnos’ transfer strategy as they try to find his replacement. More

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      Real Madrid ‘plot Erling Haaland transfer this summer’ – and move would be huge blow to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      REAL MADRID are plotting an ambitious bid for Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, according to reports.The reigning Prem champions won the race for Haaland last summer, but Madrid are growing in confidence that they can make his City stay a brief one.
      Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 25 games for Man CityCredit: Rex
      Madrid president Florentino Perez is trying to regenerate his side by targeting the globe’s top young talent – with Haaland’s former Borussia Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham also fitting the bill.
      According to the Independent, they see Haaland as the perfect replacement for 35-year-old Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.
      The red-hot 22-year-old has scored 27 goals in 25 games for City and is happy at the Etihad.
      But Madrid know that he is unlikely to stay at any club for an extended spell, and reckon it’s at least worth a try to prise him away from Pep Guardiola’s side after just one season.
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      They had initially planned to wait until 2024 to make a swoop, but reckon that uncertainty surrounding City amid alleged financial breaches could help their cause.
      Another factor that could attract Haaland may be the possibility to link up with Bellingham again.
      The duo starred together at Dortmund, and would bolster a formidable young Madrid core already including the likes of Vinicius Jr, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde – as well as incoming starlet Endrick.
      Should Bellingham decide to join Madrid, it would be a huge blow to other would-be suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and even City themselves.
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      The LaLiga champions were initially thought to be prioritising Kylian Mbappe over Haaland.
      But key figures at the club felt stung by Mbappe’s decision to pen a contract extension at PSG last year – causing them to turn their full attention to Haaland.
      Boss Carlo Ancelotti could leave Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, and has been linked with the Brazil post.
      Haaland and Jude Bellingham previously starred for Dortmund togetherCredit: Alamy
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      Man Utd ‘willing to shatter club-record transfer with £115million bid for Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly willing to smash their club record to sign Eduardo Camavinga. Camavinga, 20, joined Real Madrid in 2021 from Rennes for £26million as a long-term replacement for Casemiro.
      Eduardo Camavinga is a target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Following the Brazilian’s departure, Camavinga has enjoyed a more prominent role in the team and Madrid now want a reported £115m for him.
      And according to Fichajes, it is a fee United are willing to pay.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to reinforce his squad’s midfield and Camavinga fits bill.
      However, the report also states that Los Blancos have no interest in selling the six-cap France international.
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      United’s summer plans are set to see them target Frenkie de Jong and a new forward as priority.
      Harry Kane, Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen are the three strikers most heavily linked.
      A new goalkeeper may also be in the works too, with United linked to both Illan Meslier and David Raya as David De Gea’s contract runs down.
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      However, these plans could be dashed if the Glazers make a U-turn on their decision to sell the club.
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      Madrid play Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 second leg next Wednesday.
      They hold a three goal advantage from the 5-2 drubbing at Anfield. More