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      Real Madrid ‘open transfer talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold’ with Liverpool star’s contract expiring in the summer

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      REAL MADRID have made contact with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s representatives over a blockbuster free transfer, according to reports.Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract is set to expire at the end of the season.Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real MadridCredit: RexThe England full-back, 25, has not ruled out penning a new deal to extend his stay at Anfield.But Real Madrid chiefs are eager to lure him to Spain.According to Spanish outlet Relevo, the LaLiga giants have contacted Alexander-Arnold’s representatives on several occasions.Their report adds that Real bosses feel that Alexander-Arnold’s friendship with Jude Bellingham could work to their advantage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo have developed a close bond while playing for England together.Alexander-Arnold has played 318 times for boyhood club Liverpool since debuting in 2016.Prior to this season, he had experienced his entire club career under Jurgen Klopp.He has started every Premier League and Champions League game so far under Klopp’s successor Arne Slot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut in five of the eight contests, he has been substituted.Last month, Alexander-Arnold was quizzed regarding his future.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Bold £84m Bid for NantesHe said: “Look, I have been at the club 20 years now.”I have signed four or five contract extensions and none of those have been played out in public – and this one won’t be either.”I have always said I want to captain the club – that is an aim and a goal of mine, whether that happens is out of my hands. I want to be a Liverpool player this season is what I will say.”The most important thing is always trophies if I am honest. This season we are looking really good.”Alexander-Arnold has so far won a Premier League title, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup with the Reds.While he has also earned 31 England caps.The right-back isn’t the only Liverpool key man set to be out of contract next summer.Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s deals are also set to expire in June 2025.Slot, 46, was this morning asked about the contract statuses of his three key men.He said: “Contracts? I was hoping you didn’t use that word.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s the same boring answer as always and I could really understand if you ask me this every two weeks but every other day.”People think I am boring with the same answer. Try asking after the international break.”Arne Slot was tight-lipped when asked about Alexander-Arnold’s contract situationCredit: Reuters More

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      Real Madrid stunned as Lille end their mammoth 36-GAME unbeaten run with 1-0 win in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID’S 36-game unbeaten run collapsed as Lille stunned the Champions League holders.Jonathan David’s penalty also stopped Los Blancos equalling a club record of 15 straight games in Europe’s top club competition without defeat.Jonathan David hails his penalty winner for LilleCredit: GettyJude Bellingham shows his frustration as Real slumped 1-0Credit: GettyReal striker Kylian Mbappe came on for defender Eder Militao but it proved in vain as Lille pulled off an early shock in this season’s Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersCarlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga champs have stuttered all season.Yet until now they had not tasted a loss since Atletico Madrid KO’d them 4-2 after extra-time in the Copa del Rey in January.And Real’s last Champions League reverse was as long ago as May 2023 – a 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss to Manchester City at the Etihad.But Lille were as impressive for the first hour as Los Blancos were subdued for large spells.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd only Real keeper Andriy Lunin’s breathtaking double save denied Canadian striker David.Finally, in first-half stoppage-time, VAR ruled Eduardo Camavinga had blocked Edon Zhegrova’s free-kick with his arm.And David – long linked with Premier League clubs – fired home the resulting spot kick.Real’s England midfielder Jude Bellingham was booked as his side struggled.Most read in Champions LeagueDavid tucks his spot-kick winner as Real’s Aurelien Tchouameni looks onCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Kylian Mbappe – returning following a thigh problem – came off the bench to help Ancelotti’s men pile on the pressure late on.Ex-Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger had a header cleared off the line.Kate Abdo stuns in bold outfit live on CBS Sports for Champions League coverage sending fans into meltdownArda Guler then nodded a gaping chance straight at Lille stopper Lucas Chevalier. Nonetheless, the French hosts will feel they deservedly held on for one of their finest ever victories.And to make things worse for Mbappe, his 17-year-old younger brother Ethan, who only missed out on playing for Lille due to a muscle problem, was shown by TNT Sports LEADING the home team’s dressing-room celebrations.And for Real their mediocre form now faces its most intensive examination.Barcelona are three points clear of Los Blancos in LaLiga.And Real are at home to third-placed Villarreal on Saturday.But it’s in the Champions League where Ancelotti might suffer the most heat.Real did beat Stuttgart 3-1 in their opener last month.But after Wednesday’s loss, they face Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Liverpool next.Ancelotti’s side will still expect to finish in the top 24 and advance to from the new-look group stage.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, they will need positive results in some tricky clashes if they are to finish in the top eight and punch a fast-track ticket to the last 16.If they finish between 9th and 24th in the 36-team league, they will face an extra two-legged knockout tie. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to rejoin Man Utd in 2013 with Real Madrid star in £200m deal before cash row, club icon claims

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Gareth Bale both agreed to join Manchester United in 2013 – but the club wouldn’t cough up £200m.United legend Patrice Evra revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson believed Ronaldo’s return was nearly 100 per cent agreed, four years after the Portugal star left for Real Madrid in a then-record £80m deal.Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to rejoin Manchester United in 2013, according to Patrice EvraAs did then Tottenham prodigy Gareth BaleFormer United star Evra revealed the information during a recent podcast appearanceAnd the legendary Red Devils boss also worked on trying to land Bale from Tottenham at the same time.But then Ferguson – who had just won the Premier League title – was forced to confirm to his players that he would in fact be retiring.Former left-back Evra said on The Obi One podcast: “It was one of the most sad days. I didn’t cry, I was in shock. “The reason why, is two weeks before, he brought me into his office and said: “Look at those people, they think I am going to retire, I am going to be here another 10 years but we need to win more Champions Leagues.”read more football news”He said: ‘Patrice, Cristiano has agreed 99 per cent to come back and Gareth Bale.’ He needed £200m and the club refused. Now they have spent a billion, whatever.”I remembered when I got out of his office, I was like, ‘Cristiano is back, Gareth Bale, we are back in business’. Imagine. That’s what he said.”Since then, United have spent a record £1.19bn on transfers and £40m on managers while running up a debt of nearly £1bn. Still no title, though.As a result Bale, who was flying at Spurs, instead joined Madrid in the summer of 2013 for an updated world record fee of £86m.Most read in FootballRonaldo scored 450 goals in 438 games for MadridBale scored a spectacular bicycle kick in the 2018 Champions League final win over LiverpoolFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDavid Moyes came in at Old Trafford and signed Marouane Fellaini instead.Ronaldo would go on to stay at Los Blancos until 2018, winning four more Champions League titles.Gary Neville’s sheepish reaction after Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘pied two of us off’Wanting a new challenge, he joined Italian giants Juventus and picked up back-to-back Serie A titles in 2019 and 2020.He would eventually get his comeback move to Old Trafford in 2021, where he was named in the Premier League Team of the Year, scoring 16 goals in an otherwise underwhelming campaign for United.But Ronaldo left for Al-Nassr just over a year later after launching a verbal attack on the club in a tell-all explosive interview with Piers Morgan.Bale himself returned to Tottenham on a season-long loan in 2020 before returning to Madrid for a term.The Welsh star joined Los Angeles in 2022 and announced his retirement a year later.Ronaldo and Bale were both nominated for Europe’s Best Player award in 2016Ronaldo won his first Champions League with United under Fergie in 2008 More

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      Arsenal ‘want Florian Wirtz as they join transfer battle with Real Madrid and Man City for Leverkusen superstar’

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to reports.The midfielder has attracted plenty of suitors and he is on the radar of Real Madrid and Manchester City.Arsenal want to sign Florian WirtzCredit: GettyWirtz was a key part of Bayer Leverkusen’s success last season as they won the Bundesliga for the first time in the club’s history.Xabi Alonso’s side did not even lose a single game and almost went all the way in Europe too, reaching the Europa League final.Wirtz caught the eye with 18 goals and 20 assists in all competitions, and followed that up with two goals at the Euros, including an equaliser in Germany’s defeat to Spain.He has started this season on fire too with six goals in seven games, sparking interest from Arsenal.READ MORE ON ARSENALAccording transfer guru Christian Falk Arsenal want to sign Wirtz, who reportedly wants to leave Leverkusen next summer.However the Gunners may have to spend big to land the 21-year-old as he has a price tag of £125million.And with several big hitters interested he could cost even more, with City and Real Madrid not afraid to spend heavily to get the targets they want.Wirtz could also be enticed by another German side, Bayern Munich, who are also linked to the attacking midfielder.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWirtz was a stand-out player in the Bundesliga last seasonLast season former Arsenal youngster Jermaine Pennant suggested Wirtz would be perfect for the Gunners, highlighting his football IQ.Pennant said: “I think Arsenal should have gone for Wirtz, his footballing IQ is off the charts.Mikel Arteta insists Ethan Nwaneri will get more chances for Arsenal this season “He’s not a speed merchant but he’s clever on the ball and he seems to always pick the right pass.“His assists are great, he has an eye for goal and I think he’d be a fantastic addition to Arsenal, he’d fit in perfectly there.” More

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      Kevin De Bruyne could leave Man City midway through tournament with Real Madrid also facing contract chaos

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      KEVIN DE BRYUNE is one of a number of top stars who could leave their clubs next summer in the MIDDLE of the new Club World Cup.The newly expanded tournament will feature 32 teams – the Premier League’s representatives are Manchester City and Chelsea – playing in the United States across June and July.Kevin De Bruyne is among the stars whose contracts are expiring in the middle of the Club World Cup next summerCredit: GettyReal Madrid’s Luka Modric is another star with this problemCredit: AlamyHowever, Fifa has yet to secure a TV deal for the tournament and confirm venues the games will be played at before the July 13 final.It has been heavily criticised for adding more fixtures to an already packed calendar.And these are not the only headaches looming over the tournament.According to The Telegraph, players competing in the tournament have begun seeing clarity over their contract situations.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis is because the dates of the competition overlap June 30, which is the year-end for registrations globally recognised by Fifa.Several top stars will see their contract expire on the date next summer, meaning in theory that players could start playing the tournament for one team and end it with another.Belgium international De Bruyne is one of these.The report states many more players from the 12 Uefa clubs in the tournament have also asked for clarity over whether they would be allowed to compete due to their contracts being up.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne source said: “If this had been held last summer, Kylian Mbappe would have started the Club World Cup playing for PSG and ended it at Real Madrid.”Real Madrid have three major stars who come under this bracket, with Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vasquez all out of contract next summer. Man City vs Arsenal WagsMeanwhile, Bayern Munich have six players affected by the issue, with Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Eric Dier, Sven Ulreich and Alphonso Davies all out of contract next summer. Davies is a long-term transfer target of Madrid, so may have his future acutely impacted.Football’s governing body have created a never-before-seen dilemma with competitive club football not usually played at that time of year, which is when contract decisions are made en masse.Numerous legal issues surrounding said contracts may also unfold, with factors such as agent fees, salary and insurance all surrounding free agents. Fifa are expected to announce the venues for the tournament in the coming weeks, with much of it set to be played in the eastern USA.The expected venues are the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey; Washington DC’s FedEx Field; Philadelphia’s Subaru Park; Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium; Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium and Seattle’s Lumen Field.READ MORE SUN STORIESFifa president Gianni Infantino also faces problems such as audience interest in the States and a potential player revolution before it comes about.Man City star Rodri has hinted it may be a possibility for players to ensure they are heard, after persistent complaints that they are not listened to over concerns of match load.Alphonso Davies could switch from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid in the middle of the tournamentCredit: Getty More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘handed £4MILLION A YEAR wage boost after one season as Real chiefs fear Kylian Mbappe friction’

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      REAL MADRID superstar Jude Bellingham has received a massive pay rise following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu.Mbappe, 25, joined Real as a free agent following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and quickly became the club’s top earner at a staggering €15million (£12.6m) per year.Jude Bellingham received a pay rise as Real Madrid feared friction with Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyVinicius Junior and Bellingham both got a raise to match Mbappe as top earnersCredit: GettyThe star forward overtook Bellingham, 21, and Vinicius Junior who were joint top on the salary list as they made a whopping €10m (£8.4m) per season.According to OK Diario, however, club chiefs feared the €5m (£4.2m) difference would create friction between the three stars in the dressing room.That is why Real president Florentino Perez decided to match all three of their wages by giving Bellingham and Vinicius a significant raise.Now they are all on €15m, which is the most anyone has ever earned in Madrid.Read More on FootballThe likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard also received the same amount during their time with Los Blancos.Bellingham set the world alight last season during his debut campaign with Real.The star midfielder amassed an impressive total of 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances.The England international didn’t have an ideal start to this season as he suffered a muscle injury in August.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat led to Bellingham missing out on Lee Carsley’s first matches in charge of the Three Lions as interim manager in the Nations League.But the ex-Borussia Dortmund star returned to action on Tuesday in the Champions League and helped Real beat Stuttgart 3-1 in Spain.Top ten Instagram rich list of sportMbappe already counts five goals in seven appearances across all competitions for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. More

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      How Real Madrid could line up with Trent Alexander-Arnold as Carlo Ancelotti plots ‘new Champions League era’

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      REAL MADRID could be set to field a brand new Galacticos team next season.The Spaniards have spent the last five years realigning their finances and are getting ready to splash out on a fresh wave of star signings.Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti may launch a new Galacticos eraCredit: GettyLos Blancos have identified Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold as their top targetCredit: GettyAccording to The Independent, Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is top of the pile for Los Blancos who need a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.Alexander-Arnold, 25, is out of contract this summer and can strike a pre-agreement with foreign clubs in January.The Spanish champions are also hoping to boost their midfield options with an ambitious move for Manchester City star Rodri.With City facing 115 charges of Financial Fair Play breaches, the Spain international could be on the move next summer.Read More on FootballThe 28-year-old reportedly wants to return to his homeland while still in his prime and would make a fine replacement for Toni Kroos.Real also want a new centre-back following Nacho’s exit to Saudi Arabia and Arsenal star William Saliba has emerged as a top choice.Long-term target Alphonso Davies could join as well as he is out of contract at Bayern Munich and looks unlikely to pen an extension.Those potential signings would launch a brand new Champions League-winning era for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReal Madrid could be set to field a Galacticos line-up next seasonAlexander-Arnold could be the new starting right-back with Davies on the other side, while Saliba could team up with Antonio Rudiger at centre-back in front of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.Rodri could link up with Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham in midfield.Amazing tunnel footage shows Alexander-Arnold and Gordon planning England goal against Ireland before perfect executionAncelotti could also field a fiery attack consisted of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Endrick.Real Madrid have been linked with an ambitious move for Manchester City star RodriCredit: GettyArsenal ace William Saliba is a top target to replace Nacho at Real MadridCredit: GettyReal Madrid long-term target Alphonso Davies will be out of contract at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘plot triple transfer raid on Premier League’ with Trent Alexander-Arnold spearheading ‘new era’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly plotting a TRIPLE transfer raid on the Premier League with Trent Alexander-Arnold spearheading a “new era.”Bernabeu chiefs have spent the last five years realigning their finances.Real Madrid want to sign three Premier League stars starting with Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: GettyMan City and Spain ace Rodri is also on their shopping listCredit: GettyAnd they are ready to splash out on a fresh wave of Galacticos despite adding Kylian Mbappe and Endrick to their star-studded squad this summer.The Independent claims that Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold is top of the pile for Real, who need a long-term replacement for veteran defender Dani Carvajal.The England star, 25, is out of contract this summer and can strike a pre-agreement with foreign clubs in January.Alexander-Arnold has already seen his inverted role changed under new boss Arne Slot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd after winning the lot during his time at Anfield, the ace may feel it’s time for a new start.Meanwhile, Real are also hoping to boost their midfield options with an ambitious move for Manchester City anchorman Rodri.The 28-year-old is one of the first names on Pep Guardiola’s team sheet.But with City facing 115 charges of Financial Fair Play breaches, Rodri could be on the move next summer.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Spain Euro winner reportedly wants to return to his homeland while still in his prime.And Rodri would make a fine replacement for German holder Toni Kroos, who retired in July.Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga screams in pain after injuryReal fancy the look of Arsenal defender William SalibaCredit: GettyTottenham ace Cristian Romero is seen as an alternativeCredit: GettyFinally, Real also want a new centre-back following Nacho’s exit to Saudi Arabia.David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger aren’t getting any younger either.And Arsenal star William Saliba has emerged as Real’s top choice for the position.But at just 23 years old, the Gunners are unlikely to give up Saliba without a massive fight.So it’s added that Real have also added Tottenham’s Cristian Romero to their shortlist.The 26-year-old may want out if he has another barren season.And his criticism of the club’s failure to fly international stars back on private jets ahead of the derby defeat to Arsenal has raised questions over his long-term future.Real’s business may not stop there either.READ MORE SUN STORIESLong-term target Alphonso Davies is out of contract at Bayern Munich and looks unlikely to pen an extension.While AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is seen as fine competition for Thibaut Courtois.Real are likely to move for long-term target Alphonso Davies on a free transferCredit: GettyIt’s reckoned they are also lining up a swoop for AC Milan goalie Mike MaignanCredit: Getty More