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Ancelotti seeking a ‘high-profile’ signing for Real Madrid after Joselu – report
Karim Benzema’s departure to Al-Ittihad has led to headaches within the Real Madrid camp as the club rush to find a proper replacement in the market.
However, Benzema is not the only striker Real Madrid must replace this summer. The club are also set to lose Mariano Diaz, who will leave the club as a free agent at the end of the month. Diaz’s exit could leave the club devoid of a secondary striker in the first team.
To that end, Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for Joselu. Currently plying his trade with Getafe, Carlo Ancelotti is not opposed to the signing of the former Newcastle United frontman, reports Mario Cortegana.
Joselu, who has also played for clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and Stoke City in the past, has scored an impressive 16 league goals this past season. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid viewing him as the ideal replacement for Mariano.
With a combined total of over 300 competitive appearances in the Bundesliga, La Liga and the Premier League, Joselu does not lack any experience at the highest level. He is also a product of the Real Madrid academy, thus making him an ideal option for the club.
However, Cortegana adds that even though Ancelotti is not averse to the idea of signing Joselu, it appears the Real Madrid manager is seeking a more high-profile striker to replace Mariano this summer.
Ancelotti’s thoughts hardly come as a surprise, as Real Madrid have recently lost Benzema – their most reliable goalscorer since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although Los Blancos have targeted Harry Kane and even Randal Kolo Muani, there are no guarantees the new signings will come out all guns blazing from the very first week, as evidenced by the failures of Eden Hazard.
With that in mind, it is likely that Real Madrid will go after one more top-quality forward, even as the club close in on the capture of Joselu.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
Samuel
June 17, 2023 at 7:53 am
If Real Madrid is not going to sign a high profile striker should forget about winning the league and continent trophies, it won’t be different from this season,