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    Jude Bellingham’s team ‘tell Real Madrid they are in talks with Liverpool’ over stunning transfer

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’S team have told Real Madrid that they are in talks with Liverpool, according to reports.The Borussia Dortmund star is one of the most in-demand players in Europe.
    Jude Bellingham is likely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summerCredit: Getty
    Bellingham, 19, is under contract with the Bundesliga side until 2025.
    But he is likely to leave in the summer.
    The ex-Birmingham City starlet is being chased by the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
    It’s Liverpool and Real Madrid that are at the front of queue, however.
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    The latter are reportedly in talks with Bellingham’s team over a transfer.
    But they have now been warned that conversations are also happening with Jurgen Klopp’s Reds.
    Former player and football insider Jan Aage Fjortoft tweeted: “Re: Jude Bellingham
    “I understand Team Bellingham have told Real Madrid they are talking to Liverpool too.
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    “At the moment “no favourites”. As they at this stage are investigating their options.”
    Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti previously distanced his side from a move for Bellingham.
    He said: “Bellingham has shown at the World Cup that he is a great midfielder, but so have others.
    “Enzo Fernandez has played very well. Gavi and Pedri as well.
    “Bellingham is one of those very good midfielders, but I’ll stick with the ones we have.”
    The Dortmund star hasn’t played in a competitive match since England’s World Cup quarter-final elimination to France.
    Bundesliga action will finally resume this weekend, with Dortmund set to host Augsburg on Sunday. More

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    Watch Kylian Mbappe’s cryptic reaction after fan tells PSG star to make Real Madrid transfer

    KYLIAN MBAPPE gave a cryptic reaction to fans who shouted at him to join Real Madrid. The France and PSG star has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish giants for a long time now, but signed a new deal with the Parisians just last season, extending his stay until 2025.

    Kylian Mbappe has been a force for PSG since signing and has scored 191 goals in 240 games
    The PSG squad are currently in Qatar preparing to take on Riyadh XI and Mbappe was signing autographs when the shouts from fans asking him to join Real Madrid began.
    The 24-year-old didn’t do much to respond, but appeared to acknowledge what they were saying by giving the fans a thumbs up.
    The subtle message has sparked further conversation around the possibility of a transfer for the World Cup winning forward.
    Mbappe has become one of the hottest properties in world football and Real president Florentino Perez is reportedly keen on making him the newest Galactico at the Bernabeu.
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    He has been said to be close to a move to the Spanish capital on a number of occasions, but his new £500million contract at the Parc Des Princes seemed to put any rumours to bed.
    However Real Madrid have revisited their interest in signing the superstar with recent reports also suggesting Mbappe himself would be open to the deal.
    He is currently leading the race for the golden boot in Ligue 1 with 13 goals in 17 appearances and has an impressive seven goals in six Champions League appearances this season.
    Real Madrid are not the only possible suitors for the rapid forward as Premier League strugglers Liverpool are also said to be interested in luring him away from Paris.
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    Reports have put a dampener on the hopes of Red’s fans though as it has been suggested that Mbappe turned down a move to Anfield in the summer.
    Any club wanting to secure the services of the former Monaco man will have to fork out a record transfer fee as it is reported that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is demanding £352million for his signature. More

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    Marcelo’s son Enzo, 13, scores hat-trick in stunning 20-minute blitz to inspire Real Madrid kids’ comeback vs Atletico

    MARCELO’S son Enzo Alves Vieira stood out for Real Madrid’s youth side with a stunning hat-trick in the derby against Atletico Madrid.Real faced rivals Atletico away on Wednesday and picked up a convincing 5-2 victory thanks to Enzo, 13, who is truly proving to be following in his dad’s footsteps.
    Marcelo’s son Enzo Alves Vieira scored a hat-trick in 20 minutes for Real Madrid’s youth sideCredit: Getty
    Enzo is following in the footsteps of his father and Real Madrid legend Marcelo, who now plays for OlympiacosCredit: EPA
    ⚽️ Enzo Alves. 17 goals & 4 assists in 9 games this season.🅰️ Raúl Andrei. Great assist. 4 assists this season.Atlético Madrid 1-1 Infantil A. pic.twitter.com/X4ubkuf5Wm— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) January 18, 2023

    ⚽️ Enzo Alves. His second goal of the game & 18th goal this season.🅰️ Bryan Bugarín. 4 assists this season.Great work from Manu RomeroAtlético Madrid 1-2 Infantil A. pic.twitter.com/fCckUrTZSK— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) January 18, 2023

    ⚽️ Enzo Alves. Hattrick for him!!! 19 goals & 4 assists in 9 games this season.🅰️ Manu Romero – 4 goals & 9 assists this season.Bryan Bugarín 🔝.Atlético Madrid 1-4 Infantil A. pic.twitter.com/3wiCWh1Wve— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) January 18, 2023

    Atletico opened the scoring after just eight minutes but the striker turned the game on its head in dominant fashion.
    The young forward registered a marvellous hat-trick within just 20 minutes to lead his team to victory.
    Enzo added to his staggering goal tally that has seen him topping the scoring charts.
    The teenager has amassed a whopping 19 goals and four assists in only nine league games.
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    Enzo’s fantastic displays led to Real offering him his first-ever professional contract in December.
    The talented youngster has been recognised for his powerful physique, technique and scoring instinct.
    And it is obvious he wishes to emulate the success of his father Marcelo, even though he has been known to model his goal celebrations on his dad’s old pal Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Marcelo is Real’s all-time most decorated player with 25 honours under his name.
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    The left-back spent 15 glittering years at the Santiago Bernabeu and amassed a total of 38 goals and 103 assists in 546 appearances.
    The Brazilian left last summer and joined Olympiacos but continues to follow his son’s success at his old stomping ground.
    In fact, the 34-year-old took some time off and flew from Greece to Madrid alongside his wife to witness Enzo putting pen to paper on his first ever contract with Real. More

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    Alejandro Garnacho ‘refuses to sign new £20k-a-week Man Utd contract’ amid Real Madrid and Juventus transfer interest

    ALEJANDRO Garnacho has refused to sign a new contract with Manchester United amid interest from Real Madrid and Juventus, reports suggest.Garnacho has been enjoying a breakout season at Old Trafford with two goals and five assists in 15 appearances across all competitions.
    Alejandro Garnacho is among the lowest-paid Manchester United players
    Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho has turned down a new dealCredit: Getty
    According to The Independent, the 18-year-old sensation, who is understood to be on £7,000 per week, was offered a new deal by United worth £20,000 per week.
    However, the winger turned it down with his representatives claiming it isn’t enough and doesn’t reflect his growing status in the team.
    The young Argentine has become a United regular under Erik ten Hag but is still among the squad’s lowest-paid players.
    Garnacho is second from the bottom in the wage bill, with only Anthony Elanga below him making £5,500 per week.
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    Hannibal Mejbi, who is on loan at Birmingham, earns almost double with a weekly salary of £13,000.
    That has led to Juventus and Real keeping tabs on Garnacho, who has 18 months left on his current United contract and has yet to receive any concrete offers from his various suitors.
    Juve are looking to update their squad amid a disappointing season that has seen them slump to third place in the Serie A table.
    Real, on the other hand, want to build a new team based on the next generation of players and see him as an interesting addition to join Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo up front.
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    United have taken a measured approach when it comes to young players’ wages recently.
    The Manchester giants want to send a message that the money will follow if the players’ performances meet the required standards on a consistent basis.
    Nevertheless, the Red Devils have insisted talks have been “positive” with Garnacho’s representatives.
    But the forward’s stock has dramatically increased, especially after his impressive performance against Manchester City on Saturday.
    The teenager came on as a second-half substitute and set up Marcus Rashford’s winner that sealed a sensational comeback win. More

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    Argentine wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni at centre of transfer tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Barcelona

    REAL MADRID and Barcelona are locked in a transfer battle to sign Argentina wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni.The 16-year-old is currently playing in his homeland for Velez Sarsfield.
    Gianluca Prestianni is being chased by both Real Madrid and BarcelonaCredit: Football Manager 2023 / Sega
    Despite his young age, the winger has already made his senior debut for the club.
    That made him the third-youngest player ever to appear in Argentina’s top-flight after legends Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero.
    Prestianni’s leadership qualities and raw pace have made him a standout to watching scouts.
    Now Marca are claiming that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, who meet tonight in the Spanish Super Cup, are readying moves.
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    And the two LaLiga giants are continuing to monitor his progress before opting to launch a bid.
    Madrid have looked towards the Brazilian market over recent years for young talents.
    However, Pestrianni is due to get an Italian passport this summer.
    And that means that the teenager would not occupy a non-EU spot in their squad.
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    But they could face serious competition from their arch-rivals.
    Barcelona are currently embarking on a rebuild of their squad under Xavi.
    And they too seem ready to battle the Bernabeu side for the youngster’s signature over the coming months. More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo meets up with his old Real Madrid pals and poses for photos as Los Blancos face Barcelona in Saudi

    CRISTIANO RONALDO revisited his golden years as he prepares for his sunset days – by dropping in on Real Madrid training.Ron’s old club are in Saudi Arabia for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona – as he gears up for his Al-Nassr debut four days later.

    Rodrygo met his hero Ronaldo, who departed the Bernabeu a year before the Brazilian wing wizard arrivedCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
    Cristiano Ronaldo greeted Real’s Brazilian attacker Vinicius JuniorCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
    Al-Nassr new boy Ronaldo hugged Brazilian legend Roberto CarlosCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
    And there was one Bernabeu baller whose smile beamed even brighter than that of the Portugal legend as he posed for a host of pictures.
    Rodrygo posted  he was “meeting my biggest idol” as he shared a snap of the pair on Instagram.
    The Brazil winger, 22, joined Real a year after Ronaldo, now 37, left for Juventus. 
    And Ron has perhaps never matched his Real days of 2009-2018.
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    And his next task is to persuade the footballing world he’s not moved to Riyadh just for the money.
    Ronaldo’s Manchester United contract was terminated during his poor World Cup, due to a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
    And the first test of his current form is likely to come on January 19.
    That’s when a combined Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal XI face PSG in an exhibition match.
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    Ronaldo, however, looked delighted to be distracted by reviving memories of his Bernabeu era.
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner chatted to boss Carlo Ancelotti and former team-mates as they took a break from training.
    And an even older old-boy was there – Brazil icon Roberto Carlos.
    The former Real left-back, 49, who is now a football ambassador, warmly embraced Ron.
    Carlos’ fellow countryman Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao each joined Ronaldo for thumbs-up photos.
    And Real too, joined in the spirit of the occasion.
    As Ron seeks to add to his incredible scoring exploits in a new football world, the Spanish giants referenced his famous goal salute with: “Nice to SIIIIIIIIIUUUU you, @Cristiano!”
    Ronaldo was also reunited with Real Madrid boss Carlo AncelottiCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
    Eder Militao only joined Real in 2019, a year after Ronaldo left for Juventus, but was still delighted to meet the iconCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid

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    Chelsea ready to poach Real Madrid kid Rafa Marin with highly-rated defender available in bargain £9m transfer

    CHELSEA are reportedly ready to try and sign Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin.The 20-year-old is a highly-rated center-back but he could be available for a bargain price.
    Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to sign Real Madrid youngster Rafa MarinCredit: Getty
    Marin’s contract expires at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the summer of 2024.
    And Chelsea are considering a summer swoop to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge in the summer, according to The Telegraph.
    The report suggests that Marin, could be available for just £9million.
    He does not play for Real Madrid’s first team and is instead a regular for the club’s second team Castilla.
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    However, Graham Potter’s side are not believed to be the only ones in the running for his signature.
    Serie A giants Juventus and Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig have also been named as interested clubs in Marin.
    So far this season, the 20-year-old has played 16 games for Castilla, scoring twice as well as being booked five times.
    He has helped his side keep five clean sheets this season.
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    The move would continue the Blue’s current transfer policy of signing promising players, as seen with the arrivals of David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos.
    Chelsea have also signed Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix on loan and AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile on a long-term deal. More

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    Watch Jude Bellingham’s reaction after fan asks Dortmund star to snub Premier League transfer and join Real Madrid

    JUDE BELLINGHAM produced a wry smile when asked by a fan to sign for Real Madrid.The Borussia Dortmund ace was signing autographs for excited young supporters, who mobbed the England midfielder.

    Jude Bellingham was asked by a young supporter to sign for Real MadridCredit: @elchiringuitotv
    Bellingham is currently out in Marbella for the German club’s mid-season training camp as they prepare for the return of the Bundesliga later this month.
    The 19-year-old made his first outing since the World Cup on Tuesday, playing the first 45 minutes of the 5-1 win over Dusseldorf.
    And Bellingham showed that he’s got time for his fans as he stopped and greeted a bunch of kids, who were desperate for an autograph and a snap.
    But one of the youngsters went a step further.
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    In Spanish, one said: “Bellingham, you to Madrid?”
    The ex-Birmingham City man didn’t responded and simply smiled back.
    At the time, he was actually signing a Real Madrid shirt.
    The Spanish giants are one of several clubs Bellingham has been strongly linked with in recent months.
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    In fact, SunSport revealed last month that Madrid were confident they’d beaten off competition from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea and won the race to sign him.
    PSG and Manchester City are also keen on the ace’s services.

    Bellingham has been in exceptional form this season, scoring nine goals and adding four assists in 27 games for Dortmund.
    That came before he was one of England’s top performers in Qatar, with his form at the World Cup only intensifying speculation surrounding his future. More