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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

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Jude Bellingham boost as Real Madrid put transfer operation on ice

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly put a move for Jude Bellingham on hold which will boost Chelsea and Manchester United.The two Premier League giants are keen on signing the England international who is believed to have a very bright future in the game.
      Real Madrid have reportedly cooled interest in Jude BellinghamCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool are also believed to be prominent in the race to sign Bellingham, as well as Manchester City.
      But Los Blancos have now cooled their interest in the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, according to AS.
      The report claims that the stop in interest is because of the delay to Dortmund’s meeting to establish what Bellingham’s future would be.
      The 19-year-old has a contract at the Signal Iduna Park running until 2025 and the Bundesliga side value him at over £100million.
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      It has been suggested that Madrid would be willing to wait until the summer of 2024 to sign him when he could cost less money, as he would only have a year left on his contract.
      However, it looks increasingly unlikely that the England man will still be in Germany by then.
      And Bellingham’s Premier League suitors will try to wrap up a deal to sign him this summer.
      Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl, however, insists that the former Birmingham prospect is “comfortable” at the club.
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      He said: “Jude feels very, very comfortable at Borussia Dortmund.
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      “But we still haven’t had any new talks or received any offers for him.
      “He still has two more years on his contract and is a very important piece of this team.
      “We need Jude to achieve the objectives this season and we are glad that he is so focused on football and that there is no room for other matters in his head at the moment.”
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      Real Madrid make Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol top two transfer targets as Spaniards plan raid for young stars

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly made Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol their top summer transfer targets.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 one of two top transfer targets for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Croatian star Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig is the otherCredit: Getty
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
      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”.
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      However, after famously missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer, the England international has been made one Madrid’s “main targets” for the next transfer window.
      That is according to Spanish publication Sport, who also claim that fellow World Cup star Gvardiol is the other.
      Chelsea have targeted the Croatian defender for several months and tried to sign him in January.
      But after Gvardiol scored for RB Leipzig against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 last week his manager Marco Rose issued a hands off warning.
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      The ace is under contract until 2027 – but that does not appear to be deterring Madrid.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season along with defender Nacho Fernandez.
      And they look set to go all-out to bring in the young duo to bolster their ranks and replace them. More

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      Meet Arsenal and Real Madrid transfer target Rasmus Hojlund, who is called the ‘next Haaland’ and stars for Atalanta

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      IN Serie A this season a powerhouse of a 20-year-old has taken the league by storm.A great Dane, if ever there was one, Rasmus Hojlund has left defenders quaking in their boots with his frightening combination of strength and electric pace.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been tearing up Serie A this campaignCredit: Rex
      Powerful Hojlund stands at 6ft4in and can run the 100m in under 11 secondsCredit: Rex
      The 6ft4in forward, who has been likened to Erling Haaland, has scored seven goals in his debut campaign for Atalanta, following a £15million summer move from Austria’s Sturm Graz.
      Naturally, he is now being linked with Europe’s top club – the latest being Arsenal and Real Madrid, who are keeping tabs on the youngster.
      And he isn’t the first footballing Hojlund in his family.
      Family affair
      Football is most certainly in the Hojlunds’ blood.
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      Dad Anders was a journeyman forward in Denmark, but was never capped by his country.
      And brothers Oscar and Emil are coming through the ranks at FC Copenhagen.
      But it’s the senior son, Rasmus, who is rising first and rising fast.
      Like his siblings, the wonderkid began at FC Copenhagen – making his debut in 2020.
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      In the 2021-22 season, he exploded on to the scene – scoring five goals during the Danish side’s Europa Conference League campaign.
      That convinced Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz to pay around £1.5million for him in January 2022.
      He hit the ground running and scored six times in 13 games.
      Hojlund began this season in Austria, scoring a further six goals in eight games before Atalanta made the plunge to bring him to Italy.
      He had been with Graz just seven months before La Dea paid a staggering £15million to sign him.
      It’s an investment that will surely pay dividends in the future.
      Hojlund made his name at FC CopenhagenCredit: Getty
      Brothers Oscar, left, and Emil, right, are coming through the ranks at FC Copenhagen
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      Hojlund got off to a flier again – scoring against Monza just nine days after joining the club.
      Former Italy international Antonio Cassano sweepingly put him in the same sentence as Man City ace Erling Haaland.
      “If you think about who he resembles, Haaland quickly comes to mind, but I like Hojlund and I don’t like Haaland”, Cassano stated.
      His legendary manager Gian Piero Gasperini also praised the talent, as well as his incredible speed.
      “The characteristics are very similar, especially in accelerations,” Gasperini said.
      “He is a very fast player, he does the 100 meters in less than 11 seconds.
      Hojlund has been compared to Man City star Erling HaalandCredit: Rex
      Blessed with a low centre of gravity, Hojlund has been capped by Denmark twice
      “For his height, he has a low centre of gravity and an incredible stride frequency.
      “I’m convinced he will have a great career. Technically, he always shows different and better things”.
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      As a selling club, Atalanta know Hojlund will have to go if the right price is offered.
      And with clubs with plenty of financial muscle already circling around the Gewiss Stadium, it’s inevitable he will move on again.
      A fee of £40million has been suggested in the Italian media, and Atalanta see Hojlund as an investment who will pay off in the near future.
      “More than a gamble, Hojlund is a great investment that the club very much wants,”  Tony D’Amico, sporting director for the club, explained.
      “Few players from 2003 have this amount of playing time in Italy.
      “He has great room for improvement and, with Gasperini, he can become very strong.”
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      Hojlund celebrates after scoring against Lazio earlier in February
      With his current contract running until 2027, that puts Atalanta in the driving seat to demand a huge transfer fee.
      Expect to hear much more from the two-cap Denmark star before the end of the season. More