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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

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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