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      Jude Bellingham ‘set to snub Man Utd, City, Chelsea and Liverpool for Real Madrid as he wants transfer to LaLiga giants’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND star Jude Bellingham would prefer a move to Real Madrid over the Premier League.That is according to Marca, who claim Bellingham, 19, is keen to sign for Real and snub Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool who are also interested.
      Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham prefers a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      SunSport recently revealed that the in-demand midfielder could leave Dortmund for just £83million next summer.
      That is if the entire fee is paid up front by one of the England international’s suitors.
      If he moves, Bellingham’s “gestures” suggest that his preference is a switch to Real.
      The reigning European champions reportedly asked the 19-year-old to reject a new a contract with Dortmund.
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      The ex-Bimingham star acted accordingly and also turned down his Premier League suitors’ advances.
      Real are looking to inject some youth into their midfield, which has been rock solid in the last few years with the star trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro, who left for United.
      Modric, 37, and Kroos, 32, are both at an advanced age and their deals run out in June.
      Los Blancos are now slowly paving the way for the likes of Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde to take over in the future.
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      Bellingham, whose Dortmund deal runs out in 2025, is seen as another major addition with the Madrid giants keeping tabs on him since 2019.
      And the fact that Real didn’t sign a replacement for Casemiro appears to point at an imminent swoop for the England star. More

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      Federico Valverde reveals ‘hands were shook’ on shock £2.6m Arsenal transfer before late Real Madrid swoop landed star

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      FEDERICO VALVERDE’S representatives had reportedly “shook hands” on a move to Arsenal before Real Madrid swooped for him.The Uruguay international, 24, is now one of the main men under Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.
      Federico Valverde allegedly had agreed to join Arsenal before his Real Madrid moveCredit: Rex
      He has won LaLiga twice and the Champions League since his arrival from Penarol in 2016.
      However, a fresh report has claimed that Arsene Wenger almost came close to bringing him to the Emirates.
      AS says that Valverde had “reached a verbal agreement” with Arsenal when he was still at Penarol. 
      Wenger’s right-hand man Francis Cagigao had scouted the South American, and knowing how the Gunners needed to strengthen their midfield, recommended the ace to Wenger.
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      In fact, Cagigao watched him several times and allegedly convinced the player, his family and his agent that a move to Arsenal was the best one for him.
      This report also adds that Valverde and his agent actually flew to London in December 2014 to spend six days at Sopwell House Hotel, which is near Arsenal’s Training Centre.
      He trained with the first-team but the North London club decided to wait to table an offer.
      And that proved to be a huge error as his mind was changed after he starred in the South American U17 Championship in Paraguay a couple of months later.
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      He scored seven goals at the tournament – with his exploits catching the eye of Real Madrid.
      Arsenal had tabled an offer of £2.7million for the ace – but it was too little too late.
      Madrid had already made their move and they soon convinced the then teen star to join them instead of heading to the Premier League.
      He has gone on to score 10 times in 157 games for the club in all competitions.  More

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      Eden Hazard frustrated at Real Madrid as ex-Chelsea star admits he is in ‘delicate situation’ warming bench

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      EDEN HAZARD has admitted he is in a “delicate situation” at Real Madrid ahead of the World Cup.The Belgian captain, 31, started his country’s Nations League clash with Wales on Thursday night as they edged to a 2-1 victory.
      Hazard started for Belgium against Wales and produced a positive displayCredit: PA
      Hazard managed 65 minutes before being replaced by Leandro Trossard and showed some positive signs that his form is still there.
      That is despite the former Chelsea man having started just one of Madrid’s six LaLiga matches so far this season.
      And his status as a benchwarmer for Carlo Ancelotti’s side is something which has him worried less than two months out from the World Cup in Qatar.
      Speaking to Marca, he said: “There have been difficult times because I want to play and I don’t play.
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      “I feel good at Real Madrid, I just play less. And when I play, I play well. It’s a delicate situation because I want to play more.”
      He then went on to add: “I know what I can do when I play.
      “I want to play the maximum number of minutes and get to the World Cup in shape.”
      Hazard has suffered a host of injury issues since joining Madrid from Chelsea for £88.5million back in 2019.
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      He has made 70 appearances across more than three seasons, scoring just seven goals and providing 11 assists.
      Hazard has also struggled with weight issues in recent years, returning from summer breaks out of shape.
      In 2019 and 2020, he appeared to start the season heavier than normal, before injuries hampered both campaigns.
      Last month, he was linked with a move away from the Bernabeu as Galatasaray were rumoured to be interested in him.
      However, he remained in the Spanish capital, only to be benched again for the start of the season. More

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      Gareth Bale takes dig at Real Madrid as he thanks LAFC fans for ‘support’ and ‘making me feel at home’

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      GARETH BALE says it feels nice to be loved again after the traumatic end to his nine year stay at Real Madrid.And the Wales superstar hopes the regular football he is now getting with Los Angeles FC will put him in great shape to face England at the World Cup.
      Gareth Bale is feeling the love from new club Los Angeles FCCredit: Reuters
      The 33-year-old has jetted back from the States to be part of the final Dragons get together before they head to Qatar in November.
      While he is yet to play a full 90 minutes for the MLS high-fliers, he is enjoying his football again.
      That means a lot after he started just 18 games in total during his final three years at the Bernabeu.
      Asked if it was good to be loved again, former Tottenham man Bale said: “Definitely. It feels nice, the fans have been really supportive over there, they’ve been really patient as well which is good.
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      “I’m enjoying playing there, the atmosphere is incredible, they’re all supporting the team.
      “I can’t ask for any more than that. They’ve made me feel at home straight away. The family are now settled in which is a big part.”
      While Bale has been used carefully by his new club, he believes he is coming to the boil nicely ready for the World Cup.
      The Dragons are in a group with Iran and USA as well as England and many believe they have a chance of going through if their big players such as Bale perform.
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      He said: “It’s good vibes from the MLS and hopefully that gives me more confidence going into Wales as well. I’m getting stronger and fitter.
      “Now we have an important stretch of games in the MLS, but after that I can turn my attention to the World Cup and hopefully be in the best shape as I possibly can.
      “Any player will tell you that you can be as fit as you want training and doing the running but playing games makes you feel sharper and better on the pitch.
      “For me personally, playing games is good for me and where I need to be.” More

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      Chelsea ‘courted Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni for years’ before Granovskaia opted for flop Saul Niguez

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      Chelsea’s recruitment department is under the spotlight after it was claimed they passed up the chance to sign French midfield dynamo Aurelien Tchouameni.In the summer of 2021, then Blues boss Thomas Tuchel wanted a midfielder to bolster a squad which had just won the Champions League.
      Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni was superb in 2-1 weekend derby over AtleticoCredit: Getty
      Football London reports that YEARS of background work had already gone into cultivating a relationship with Tchouameni,who at that time still played for Monaco.
      However, according to the Telegraph, when it was put to senior figures at the club such as Marina Granovskaia to make a decision on the transfer – they decided a loan deal for Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez was the better option.
      The Spanish international utterly flopped at Stamford Bridge last season, while Real Madrid moved to snap up Tchouameni this summer in a deal that could eventually cost £87million.
      However that already looks like snip as the 22-year-old powerhouse is gaining reputation as one of the world’s best players in his position.
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      His performances were one of the reasons Madrid were happy to let Casemiro go to Manchester United.
      Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti praised his star after the weekend win over city rivals Atletico.
      He said: “We’re not surprised by Tchouameni.
      “He’s a spectacular player. It was difficult at first, but you can tell he feels very good.
      “In training, you can see that. He plays well in defence and in attack.I’m happy with him and I hope he continues to improve.”
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      Chelsea splashed out £259.1 this summer under new owner Todd Boehly.
      And the first thing the American might want to look at is whether his recruitment department are guilty of letting superstarTchouameni be the one that got away. More

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      Liverpool ‘will renew £85m transfer bid for Real Madrid star Fede Valverde after failing to land midfielder in summer’

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      LIVERPOOL have not given up hope of signing Real Madrid ace Fede Valverde, according to reports.The Reds had an £85million deal lined up for the Uruguay midfielder this summer and plan to bid again, according to AS.
      Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde has caught the eye of a number of top clubs
      The 24-year-old is the name on everyone’s lips again in LaLiga after scoring the winner in Sunday’s 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid.
      It was his fifth goal already this season and Real boss Carlo Ancelotti has joked he should quit coaching if he cannot get ten goals out of him this term.
      Last week Fede ran from his own half to score a sensational solo goal in a 4-1 victory against Mallorca.
      That slaloming run was finished with a lovely left-foot shot from a player who has been operating brilliantly on the right-hand side of midfield for the Spanish giants.
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      Fede is also comfortable playing in a holding midfield role or at full-back and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of his versatility.
      The Reds are thought to have tested Real’s resolve with a huge bid late in the summer window.
      But Los Blancos chiefs found the 11th-hour move for one of their crown jewels “offensive”, according to AS.
      It would have been Real’s second biggest ever sale – after Cristiano Ronaldo’s £88m move to Juventus in 2018 – so their refusal to do business underlines how highly they rate the star.
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      Fede is likely to be a key weapon for a dark-horse Uruguayan side at this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
      That will see his high stock rise even further and make it more difficult for Liverpool to bring him in to reinforce their ageing and increasingly injury-prone midfield. More

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      Atletico Madrid 1 Real Madrid 2: Los Blancos win manic derby against 10-man rivals which is marred by vile racist chants

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      REAL’S return to the top of LaLiga was marred by large-scale racist chanting from Atletico fans at Vinicius Junior.Rodrygo and Federico Valverde earned victory before Atleti sub Mario Hermoso replied late on, only to see red in stoppage time.
      Racism victim Vinicius Junior joins the celebrations after Rodrygo hit Real’s opener in the 2-1 victory at fiercest rivals AtleticoCredit: Rex
      Rodrygo fired a stylish breakthrough goal for Real at the Wanda MetropolitanoCredit: Getty
      Not a single security guard intervention in those disgusting chants. Atletico have not banned their Ultras the way Florentino banned Real Madrid’s. Let’s see what action the club takes. You can’t just chalk this up as a ‘few bad apples’ and let them go on. Ban them forever.— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) September 18, 2022

      Real joy, though, was overshadowed by “monkey” shouts from swarms of Atletico supporters before the match.
      And claims hit social media of stewards doing nothing to stop the behaviour outside Atleti’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
      Such anger over the chants lit the fuse for another fierce derby.
      And Carlo Ancelotti’s men responded best, making it nine wins in nine games this season, their sixth in LaLiga.
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      Yet Atletico menaced twice early on in this heated clash.
      Felipe headed Rodrigo de Paul’s free-kick over and Yannick Carrasco had a shot deflected wide.
      But Real netted brilliantly on 18 minutes from their first chance.  
      In-form Brazil forward Rodrygo sublimely finished off Aurelien Tchouameni’s fine pass.  
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      Valverde doubled the lead after Vinicius Jr’s shot came back off a post.
      But Atletico improved after the break, helped by Hermoso coming on in the 72nd minute.
      The Spain defender cut the deficit off his shoulder 11 minutes later after Thibaut Courtois flapped at a corner
      But he was booked for dissent and soon harshly sent off for a second yellow card after shoving Dani Ceballos.
      The pre-match racism, however, left a bitter taste.
      And social media was blitzed by calls for Atletico to be punished.
      One observer posted “I feel sick” and another stressed the number of offenders as he tweeted: “It’s f***ing thousands. I’m at a loss for words”.
      Mario Hermoso argues with ref Munuera Montero after his late red cardCredit: Getty More

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      I thought I was a God but I loved partying and women.. I wasn’t ready to be footballer, says ex-Real Madrid star Drenthe

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      FORMER Real Madrid ace Royston Drenthe has opened up about how his party days put a premature end to his turbulent football career.Drenthe, 35, burst onto the scene after being named player of the tournament at the 2007 Under-21 Euros, where the Netherlands beat England to win the competition.
      Royston Drenthe joined Real Madrid in 2007Credit: Reuters
      He’s admitted he didn’t focus on football enoughCredit: Instagram
      He says he thought of himself as a GodCredit: Instagram
      He also says he spent too much time partyingCredit: Instagram
      The winger then sealed a “dream” move from Feyenoord to Real that same year for £12million and experienced some initial success alongside the likes of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      But the former Netherlands international fell down the pecking order later on and was sent out on loan to Hercules as well as Everton before his departure in 2012.
      The 35-year-old, who now plays for Racing Merida, admitted that his lifestyle got in the way of success at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      The Dutchman added that he wasn’t ready to meet Real’s high demands as a professional as he thought he was “God” and loved to party.
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      Drenthe told AS: “I was twenty years old and at the peak of my career.
      “It was my dream to walk into the Real Madrid dressing room, I will never forget that.
      “But you have a life as a footballer and a life as a human being. You can mix that up to a point, but I didn’t see the need to change my lifestyle right away.
      “Now I am aware that I didn’t do the right thing, that I made mistakes.
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      “I wasn’t ready to be a pro. I thought I was God, loved women and to party too much and you can’t combine that with football
      “I learn something new every time, but what happened, happened.”
      As well as playing for Everton, he also had spells with Reading and Sheffield Wednesday during his storied career.
      He made a total of 65 appearances for Real Madrid.
      Drenthe enjoyed initial success with Karim Benzema and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Royston Drenthe was sent out on loan to Everton before his Real Madrid exitCredit: Getty More