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      Mikel Arteta gives blunt response after Arsenal manager is linked with stunning Real Madrid job

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      MIKEL ARTETA has shrugged off reports linking him to Real Madrid and pledged his future to Arsenal.The Gunners boss has not forgotten the show of faith from owner Stan Kroenke when he was handed a new contract last April despite the team faltering in the race for the top four.
      Mikel Arteta has played down talk of him moving to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And now he wants to repay that loyalty by ignoring all the speculation ro bring a first League title since 2004 to the Emirates.
      European Champions Real Madrid are in the market for a new coach to replace the veteran Carlo Ancelotti, who is being lined up to become Brazilian national coach in the summer.
      And it is being claimed in Spain that Real president Florentino Perez has identified 40-year-old Arteta as the man to take over at the Bernabeu.
      But Arteta, who is under contract with Arsenal to 2025,  insists he is not even thinking about a potential return to Spain.
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      Ahead of the first leg of Arsenal’s Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon, he said: “As a manager, I cannot control the things that are written about me.
      “But what I can tell you is that I am fully focused on the job I am doing here and I am extremely proud and grateful to do what I am doing with this football club.
      “And that’s it.”
      That will be music to the ears of the Arsenal fans who have taken Arteta to their hearts this season after guiding their team to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
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      Yet it hasn’t always been so easy for Pep Guardiola’s former Manchester City assistant who was appointed to replace Unai Emery in December 2019.
      And it was only last summer that a number of supporters were calling for a new boss after Arsenal surrendered fourth place to bitter rivals Spurs on the final day of last season. More

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      Kylian Mbappe has secret PSG contract clause that could be huge transfer blow for Real Madrid

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      REAL MADRID’S hopes of landing Kylian Mbappe have been hit by a secret clause in the PSG superstar’s contract.The French giants can automatically extend the striker’s deal by a year until 2024 if they win the Champions League.
      Kylian Mbappe, seen evading Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano on Wednesday night, could extend his PSG stay beyond next yearCredit: AP
      L’Equipe also revealed the France hero, 24, can scoop a £90MILLION loyalty bonus if PSG miss out on European glory and he decides to stay anyway.
      It’s up to Mbappe at the end of this season if he activates that lucrative clause.
      Real have long regarded Mbappe as their dream signing.
      And at one stage it’s thought only a U-turn from the pacy ace averted a huge transfer to Spain, while it was claimed last October he had again agreed to join.
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      Now reports in France suggest, whatever happens, PSG are confident of keeping the man who hit a hat-trick in the World Cup final last December but still saw Argentina pick up the trophy.
      That would be another blow to Real, who trail LaLiga leaders Barcelona by nine points.
      Speculation is rising in Spain that manager Carlo Ancelotti is under pressure from president Sergio Perez.
      And Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta is rated a potential candidate should Perez lose patience with ex-Bayern Munich and PSG chief Ancelotti.
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      Arteta, though, is under contract at the Emirates until 2025.
      And his love for the table-topping Gunners is clear. More

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      Arsenal in Marco Asensio transfer boost as Real Madrid’s latest contract offer falls short

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      ARSENAL have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Marco Asensio as his contract talks with Real Madrid have reportedly stalled.The Spaniard is believed to be keen on staying at the Santiago Bernabeu but his contract is set to expire at end of the season.
      Marco Asensio is reportedly unhappy with Real Madrid’s contract offerCredit: Alamy
      The attacking midfielder was offered a new deal a few months ago but it is still yet to be signed, according to Marca.
      The report suggests that the proposed deal is a long way off what he is demanding.
      Marca claims that he has been offered a deal worth £3.56million per year, while he is aiming for a wage increase to £5.34m per year.
      It is also said that his agent – Jorge Mendes – is being “inflexible in this type of negotiation”.
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      Madrid are believed to want Asensio to sign a contract running till 2026, but will not pay over the odds for him.
      Especially as he is not a guaranteed starter for the LaLiga side following the cruciate ligament injury he suffered in 2019.
      This could open the door as Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his squad with experienced, quality players.
      And the Gunners have already held talks with Asensio’s people over a move to England.
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      AC Milan have also made contact with Mendes, who became Asensio’s agent last year.
      But it’s claimed the player harbours a secret wish to join Real’s rivals Barcelona.
      Xavi Hernandez is said to be a big fan of Asensio.
      And the player himself would have no issue making the infamous switch.
      Talking about Asensio’s Real Madrid future, boss Carlo Ancelotti said last month: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not.
      “He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.
      “We have a very important challenge this season. The important thing is that he is contributing like last year.
      “Let him continue like this and the club will make the most appropriate decision.” More

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      Eden Hazard ‘now Real Madrid’s most expensive transfer ever as add-on triggered with ex-Chelsea ace to see out contract’

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      EDEN HAZARD is now Real Madrid’s most expensive player ever after triggering add-ons to overtake Gareth Bale’s £86million move from Tottenham in 2013.The Belgian penned a five-year deal with Los Blancos when he joined from Chelsea in 2019.
      Eden Hazard has largely been limited to the bench this seasonCredit: Rex
      Madrid pledged to pay the Blues a similar fee for Hazard that they paid for Bale, with potential add-ons possibly taking the fee as high as £142m.
      Due to his underwhelming time at Santiago Bernabeu he has not hit all of the clauses.
      But as he intends to stay until the end of his contract, The Athletic revealed that his fee has comfortably surpassed the £86m paid for Bale.
      Hazard has not played for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in over two months.
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      And he hasn’t featured in a LaLiga match since September.
      Despite his lack of game time, Hazard reportedly made clear in meetings with the club last month that he intends to stay and honour his contract.
      The 126-cap star is the highest-paid player at Real Madrid, and has settled well in the Spanish capital.
      His son Leo, 10, has even joined the club’s academy.
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      The Belgian last played in a Copa del Rey tie back in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Hazard wants to stay in Madrid, despite being upset by the club’s repeated attempts to sell him dating back two years.
      It’s claimed that he is a popular dressing room figure, although many of his team-mates don’t believe that he can contribute much on the pitch any longer – having been dogged by injuries in recent seasons.
      He has largely been available this term, but shunned by boss Ancelotti – with whom his relationship is believed to be strained.
      Hazard has been an unused substitute 18 times in LaLiga this term.
      His most recent appearance came on January 3, when he played 67 minutes against fourth-tier Cacereno in the Copa del Rey.
      He last played in LaLiga on September 11 in a 4-1 win over RCD Mallorca.
      In total he has made seven appearances this season, scoring once – in a Champions League victory over Celtic.
      He has played just 73 times in nearly four years since leaving Chelsea, scoring only seven times.
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      Asked about his No7 last week, Ancelotti said: “Hazard is fine. He is training and he wants to have minutes. He can have them in the next games.”
      Hazard has been an unused substitute in the two matches that have followed.
      Hazard, 32, reportedly doesn’t have a strong relationship with Carlo AncelottiCredit: AFP More

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      Luka Modric edging towards Real Madrid exit with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr leading transfer race

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      LUKA MODRIC could be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo as he closes in on an exit from Real Madrid.Al Nassr are reportedly interested in signing the Croatian midfielder should he be made available by Real Madrid.
      Luka Modric could reportedly leave Real MadridCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al NassrCredit: Rex
      At 37 years old, Modric is approaching the end of his career and is in the last 18 months of his contract with the LaLiga giants.
      According to Footmercato, Modric’s representatives have good relations with Al Nassr and its sporting director Goran Vucevic.
      The report also suggests Modric would be able to sign a “very big” contract before retiring.
      However, it is also said that Madrid will not force the former Tottenham star out of the club if they feel that he is still contributing on the pitch.
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      There is even talk of a potential extension to his current deal, especially as he is a current first-choice player.
      However, the club have been linked with replacements such as Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
      Modric has had an excellent decade at the club – helping them win 22 titles, including five Champions Leagues.
      That feat is all the more remarkable as he struggled behind Xabi Alonso and Sami Khedira in the pecking order in his first season at Los Blancos.
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      Ronaldo is currently enjoying himself at Al Nassr and is in a rich vein of scoring form.
      He joined the club after becoming a free agent following his axing from Manchester United. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s dad ‘holds transfer meeting in London hotel’ just hours before Dortmund’s crunch clash with Chelsea

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S father is allegedly holding talks with Real Madrid today over a stunning transfer move.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham is due to face Chelsea with Dortmund tonightCredit: PA
      The former Birmingham ace is back on these shores today for the second-leg of the Champions League last-16 clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City academy player.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      Los Blancos have been trying to work on a deal for some time with their chief scout Juni Calafat already “taking care of relations” with Bellingham’s father, Mark, who manages his son’s career.

      But there was a growing feeling that they “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
      However, a fresh report has now claimed that talks are happening TODAY between the two camps.
      Foot Mercato say: “According to our information, a meeting is indeed underway between the father of the England international and Juni Calafat, director of international football for Real Madrid, and responsible for recruiting young players on a global scale.”
      The French publication added that the “meeting is at the Chelsea Harbor hotel in London” and that Madrid “will present its project for the playmaker” in it.
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      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season.
      And they appear to have clearly identified Bellingham as their top target.
      The Spanish champs can’t afford the reported £135m price-tag, having already committed to a £60m deal for 16-year-old Brazilian winger Endrick.
      But we previously reported how Real are instead plotting to bid a tasty £88m fee while also handing over Eduardo Camavinga in exchange. More

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      Eden Hazard to hold talks with Real Madrid over transfer exit with ex-Chelsea star set to leave after nightmare spell

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      EDEN HAZARD is set to hold talks with Real Madrid chiefs over his exit after his nightmare spell at the club. The Belgian arrived at the Bernabeu in 2019 from Chelsea in a deal up to £150m.
      Hazard’s dream move to the Spanish capital has not worked out for anyoneCredit: Getty
      But his dream move unravelled in spectacular fashion and Hazard has been dogged by regular injury issues, inconsistency and question marks hanging over his fitness.
      It appears the 32-year-old’s unhappy time at the club may be coming to a close as he prepares to sit down with club bosses to discuss his future.
      Hazard’s contract runs until the summer of 2024 but a premature exit could be on the cards.
      Fabrizio Romano reports: “Discussions will take place in the next weeks between Real Madrid and Eden Hazard’s camp — his last appearance in La Liga was on September 11.
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      “Feeling internally is for Hazard to leave the club in the summer, in case of good bid/opportunity.”
      Despite being one of the star players in the Premier League for Chelsea, he has failed to find anything close to the same level in Spain.
      He famously arrived at his first pre-season with Real Madrid having put on weight.
      And within weeks he would suffer the first of 18 different injuries that would leave him missing a number of games for the club.
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      In his first three full seasons at Madrid, Hazard has failed to appear in half of the 38 La Liga fixtures.
      During this campaign, he has only made three appearances.
      Even when he is on the pitch, the star has failed to reach his Chelsea heights and incredibly only seven goals in all competitions in nearly four years at the club.
      At Stamford Bridge, Hazard hit double figures in six of his seven seasons.
      The winger admitted to Marca last year that things had not gone to plan.
      He said: “I’m sorry. I’m trying, but … I’m sorry. I have one more year and I have to show [what I can do] but it isn’t easy.
      “I’m not playing, I want to play more. I’m really sorry about what has happened.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘refusing to splash out £130m for Jude Bellingham transfer’.. but TWO Premier League clubs willing to pay up

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      REAL MADRID want to sign Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up £130million to land the midfielder, according to reports.Bellingham is one of the most in demand players in Europe and he could be allowed to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.
      Real Madrid are unwilling to spend £130million on Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      His contract expires in 2025 so Dortmund could look to maximise their profits by selling when the transfer window re-opens.
      The German side are believed to want around £130m for the England international.
      But according to Spanish newspaper ABC Real Madrid do not want to pay that much.
      That could seriously hinder their chances of landing the midfielder with several other clubs interested.
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      According to the report two unnamed Premier League clubs would be willing to match Dortmund’s valuation.
      Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with moves for Bellingham.

      Liverpool are also interested but that trio have the most financial power in the Prem.
      Despite that the Reds are said to be favourites to land the 19-year-old with Jurgen Klopp pushing to sign the superstar.
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      United are set to rival any bids for Bellingham however and their chances of landing the midfielder could be boosted if a takeover is completed soon.
      Chelsea could also focus all of their efforts on Bellingham if they miss out on Declan Rice, who could join Arsenal. More