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    Real Madrid ‘accept Jude Bellingham will join Premier League with Man City and Liverpool battling over transfer’

    REAL MADRID have reportedly accepted that transfer target Jude Bellingham’s next move will be to the Premier League.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 has a host of clubs chasing his signatureCredit: Getty
    Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
    We reported last week how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid also hold 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.
    However, The Athletic have stated that with Liverpool and City both “pushing hard”, Real Madrid “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
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    The LaLiga giants and Champions League holders will still put up a big fight to secure Bellingham.
    However, they accept that any financial package they offer will be below those available from England.

    Dortmund are also desperate to try and keep hold of the youngster.
    The know Premier league clubs are “in pole position” to snap-up their talisman but they still hope to convince him to sign an extension to his current deal which ends in 2025.
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    Bellingham is continuing his World Cup form back at club Dortmund following the winter break.
    He has scored ten goals across all competitions this season.
    And he has also captained the side on numerous occasions throughout the campaign. More

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    Eden Hazard suffers ANOTHER injury to knee as £150m flop set to miss time – his 18th setback since joining Real Madrid

    REAL MADRID flop Eden Hazard’s injury hell has continued with a knock to his left knee.This marks Hazard’s 18th setback since joining Real from Chelsea for a club record £150million fee in 2019.
    Real Madrid ace Eden Hazard will be sidelined with another knee knockCredit: Getty
    Eden Hazard has suffered his 18th setback at Real MadridCredit: Rex
    The reigning LaLiga champions announced that the winger will be “under observation” before confirming the amount of time he will spend on the sidelines.
    Real issued the following statement: “After the tests carried out today on Eden Hazard by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with patellar tendinosis in his left knee and is under observation.”
    Hazard was considered as one of the best players in the world following 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances for Chelsea.
    The 32-year-old was also crucial in Belgium’s stunning 2018 World Cup campaign that saw them finish third.
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    However, the forward has failed to live up to expectations in the last four years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
    In fact, the Belgian has only managed seven goals and 11 assists in just 73 appearances.
    Hazard’ stint with Los Blancos has been marred by a raft of injuries.
    During his first season, the attacker suffered a hamstring injury, bruised ankle, hairline crack, fibula fissure and an unidentified knock.
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    The ex-Lille star then sustained two unidentified knocks, four different muscle injuries and a bout of Covid-19 in the 2020-2021 campaign.
    Last season, the 2015 Premier League Player of the Year dealt with a hamstring injury, muscular problems, abdominal influenza and fissure of the fibula.
    Hazard’s injury hell continued this term with an ankle injury in January and another knee knock he sustained just now.
    The forward has only managed one goal and one assist in seven matches across all competitions this season.
    His contract runs out in 2024 and he is reportedly considering his future following links with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr. More

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    Everton ‘want Isco on free transfer to replace Anthony Gordon after ex-Real Madrid star’s Union Berlin move scrapped’

    EVERTON want to sign free agent Isco to replace recently departed Anthony Gordon, according to reports.Ex-Spain international Isco, 30, left Real Madrid last summer at the end of his contract and joined Sevilla on a two-year deal.
    Everton are keen on signing Isco on a free transferCredit: Getty
    However, Isco made just 19 appearances, scoring once and assisting three in a season that has Sevilla sat two points above the relegation zone.
    Isco’s contract was then ripped up and the midfielder was closing in on a January transfer to Union Berlin.
    And all seemed to be going swimmingly after he arrived in Germany and underwent medical tests.
    But now Union Berlin have confirmed the deal will not go ahead after they released a cryptic statement.
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    It read: “We wanted to have Isco in Berlin, but we have our limits.
    “These were exceeded today – contrary to the previous agreement.”
    Following the breakdown in the transfer to Union Berlin, Everton have now registered an interest in Isco, according to Sport.
    The Toffees would like the five-time Champions League-winning midfielder to replace Gordon, who left for Newcastle in a £45million transfer last month.
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    Everton failed to sign a single player in the January transfer window despite being in need of reinforcements, enraging fans.
    The Merseyside club are sat 19th, and level on points with bottom-of-the-table Southampton.
    The report stats that it would only be a “matter of negotiations” with the player to get him signed to the dotted line. More

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    Newcastle join Jude Bellingham transfer race along with Real Madrid as Eddie Howe targets shock deal for Dortmund star

    NEWCASTLE have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England wonderkid Jude Bellingham, according to reports.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football.
    Newcastle have joined Real Madrid and Co in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
    His performances at the World Cup last November-December reaffirmed himself on the transfer wish list of some of Europe’s top clubs.
    Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham ace.
    On mainland Europe, Real Madrid hold a heavy interest in signing the midfielder.
    However, Real and Co have been joined by Newcastle in the race to sign Bellingham, according to SportBild.
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    The Magpies are flying high in the Premier League, sat third after 20 games played.
    Eddie Howe’s men are on course to secure European football of some kind for next season, with a Champions League finish on the cards.
    Newcastle also have a Carabao Cup final to look forward to at the end of the month, where they will place Man Utd.
    Dortmund intend to achieve a club record sale for Bellingham in the summer.
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    The German giants rate Bellingham at around £125million, which Newcastle may be able to pay due to their newly mega-rich status following the Saudi takeover.
    Bellingham is continuing his World Cup form back at club Dortmund.
    The midfield dynamo has ten goals across all competitions this season.
    He is also being trusted to captain the team at times. More

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    Juventus striker ‘offers himself to Real Madrid’ in last-gasp transfer in blow to Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea hopes

    JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.Vlahovic has been enduring a rough campaign with Juve, who have been slapped with a 15-point deduction that dropped them to 13th place in the Serie A table.
    Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has asked his agent to seal a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
    Vlahovic prefers Real Madrid over Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    The Bianconeri were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
    According to Defensa Central, the striker wants out and instructed his agent to put together a move to Real, who targeted him last year.

    They say the Serbia international asked his representative to offer himself to Los Blancos on deadline day.
    However the 23-year-old’s camp will push for a summer deal.
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    Vlahovic has been linked with a big Premier League switch as United, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to keep tabs.
    The Red Devils are still looking for a centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, following the temporary signing on Wout Weghorst.
    Chelsea also still need someone to spearhead the attack after loaning Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan last summer.
    And Arsenal will be without star attacker Gabriel Jesus possibly until March.
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    Vlahovic turned a lot of heads during his four-year stint at Fiorentina as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eight assists in 108 appearances.
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    The Serbian has struggled to set the world alight ever since his move to Juventus last year.
    But the ex-Partizan star has still registered 16 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. More

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    Liverpool injury blow as star set to miss Merseyside derby and is even doubt for Real Madrid clash in Champions League

    LIVERPOOL have dealt a major injury blow with Ibrahima Konate set for a spell on the sidelines.The defender suffered a hamstring injury in the Reds’ FA Cup defeat at Brighton on Sunday and could now miss a crucial part of the season.
    Ibrahima Konate is facing a spell on the sidelinesCredit: Getty
    Konate completed the full 90 minutes on the South Coast, but a scan has since revealed the full extent of the damage.
    And the Daily Mail claim that the France international could now be ruled out for around two to three weeks.
    As a result, he’s expected to sit out the Premier League games against Wolves, Everton and the trip to Newcastle on 18 February.
    And Konate could also be forced to miss the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie with Real Madrid four days later.
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    It continues what’s been a frustrating second year at Anfield for Konate after he was forced to sit out the first six weeks of the season with a knee injury.
    And he’s made just 10 appearances in all competitions.
    It’s another massive setback for Jurgen Klopp, who’s already without Virgil van Dijk after he sustained a knee problem earlier this month and is in a race against time to be fit to face the holders.
    Klopp therefore has just two centre-backs available in Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.
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    While key players like Arthur Melo, Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota are also out injured.
    Liverpool are back in action at Wolves on Saturday. More

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    PSG ‘try to open talks with Real Madrid to sign three-time Champions League winner’ but face Premier League competition

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are trying to open talks to sign Marco Asensio, according to reports. The French giants want to bolster their squad before the transfer window closes tonight.
    Marco Asensio is struggling for game time at Real Madrid and is wanted by PSGCredit: Alamy
    Asensio, 27, is out of contract at the Bernabeu at the end of the season, meaning he will become a free agent in the summer unless a new contract is signed.
    But according to Spanish outlet Relevo, PSG are willing to stump up the cash to get a deal over the line for the three-time Champions League winner this month.
    They want to steal a march on clubs in the Premier League – including Arsenal and Manchester United – Serie A and even arch-rivals Barcelona with a last-ditch swoop.
    However, Real Madrid are refusing to even enter negotiations with PSG and have no intention of selling the attacker they signed from Mallorca in 2014.
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    Los Blancos instead want to renew Asensio’s contract with Carlo Ancelotti insisting the 35-cap Spanish playmaker is a key member of his squad.
    Asensio has made 24 Real Madrid appearances this season – but just six of those have come as a starter.
    Real have a crunch few weeks coming up with the Club World Cup, Liverpool in the Champions League, a Madrid derby against Atletico and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
    But with the player not getting the game time he wants, he’s reportedly asked agent Jorge Mendes to address the issue with the Real Madrid board – who will not budge on their stance.
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    Contract negotiations for Asensio did start over the World Cup break but are yet to yield an agreement.
    Now talks are said to have stalled, leaving Asensio uncertain over his future.
    PSG are also set to land Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea.
    The Morocco World Cup star has dropped even further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix. More

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    Real Madrid draw Barcelona in huge Copa del Rey semi-final El Clasico… but you probably won’t be able to watch it

    REAL MADRID and Barcelona are set to square off in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.The two rivals drew each other after Los Blancos eliminated Atletico Madrid and Barca knocked out Real Sociedad in the quarter-finals.
    Real Madrid and Barcelona will face each other in the Copa del Rey semi-finalsCredit: Getty
    British fans won’t get to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Copa del ReyCredit: EPA
    That sets up an exciting El Clasico between the two sworn enemies amid an intense LaLiga battle – with Los Blancos only five points behind Xavi’s leaders.
    But British fans may not be able to watch it as no TV channel on these shores has bought the rights to the Copa del Rey.
    That is why no one got to see the exciting Madrid derby, in which Real equalised in the final few minutes and turned the game on its head during extra-time with a 3-1 win.
    This comes as a major surprise considering that Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime and Viaplay combined cost more than £1,000 per year.
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    The two rivals have faced off twice already this season and are scheduled to meet once more in LaLiga.
    Real beat Barcelona 3-1 in the league back in October at the Santiago Bernabeu.
    Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo led Carlo Ancelotti’s side to a comfortable victory with Ferran Torres scoring a consolation goal.
    But the Blaugrana returned the favour with the same score three weeks ago in the Spanish Super Cup final.
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    Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri sealed the win for Barcelona with Benzema putting the Madrid giants on the scoreboard in Saudi Arabia.
    The two rivals’ upcoming cup clashes will take place on February 28 in Madrid and April 4 at the Nou Camp. More