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Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City enquiried about Real Madrid mainstay, faced rejection
Less than a month after the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, Real Madrid’s midfield bears a new look. With some new arrivals, renewed roles, and a stark change in the team’s balance on the field, a lot is set to change in the middle of the park for the 2023/24 campaign.
Jude Bellingham’s arrival is one of the biggest factors contributing to the changing landscape. Given the Englishman’s price tag, he will be one of Carlo Ancelotti’s regular players in midfield next season alongside Eduardo Camavinga. With two slots more or less settled, the competition for the third vacancy is high.
Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, and Federico Valverde are the five stars locking horns to secure the final available berth.
Given the bloated midfield department at Real Madrid, according to reports from SPORT, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City have all enquired about Valverde’s situation and are interested in his acquisition. After all, the Uruguayan possesses a unique profile in terms of his physicality and ability on the ball.
The update further adds that the midfielder is not looking for a change in scenery at the moment. Furthermore, Los Blancos are also not interested in selling one of their mainstays.
While there are offers on his table that promise guaranteed playing time, Valverde wishes to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu and fight for a place on the team. His contract with Los Blancos runs until the summer of 2027.
He made it very clear in a recent interview when he said: “No, No, I’m at Madrid, trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark on the best club in the world. I want to keep winning titles for Real Madrid fans.”
Valverde’s primary position over the years has been as a midfielder, but the youngster has also shown promise as a right-winger over the past season. Given the situation of the team’s forward line, Ancelotti may see the Uruguayan as a winger rather than a midfielder for next season.
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Real Madrid superstar returns from the break in top form after stellar displays with national team
Jude Bellingham has been undisputedly one of the star performers in the UEFA Nations League so far, in this international break.
Bellingham started with a valiant effort in the defeat to Spain, before starring in the 7-0 win over Croatia. Last night, he was on fire once again, helping England secure a 3-0 victory over Czechia.
As club football resumes this weekend, it is fair to say that Bellingham will be one of the most in-form players at Real Madrid.
Bellingham on fire
Bellingham’s spectacular form has continued throughout the international break, with the midfielder registering one goal and four assists in four matches for England.
The standout display came against Croatia, where he produced a goal and three assists in the emphatic 7-0 win.
He made England history with that four-goal contribution, creating five chances and completing four dribbles while boasting a 100 percent pass accuracy.
Against Spain, he was comfortably England’s best player, assisting Anthony Gordon’s opener and leading the attacks.
In the final game against the Czech Republic, it was Harry Kane who stole the show with a brace on his record-equalling 125th cap, but Bellingham once again started as an undisputed figure in Tuchel’s side.
The Englishman has shown no signs of his form being a mirage, having rediscovered his best since being handed a free attacking role.
A key figure for Real Madrid
Bellingham’s resurgence is a hugely positive sign for Real Madrid, who have struggled for consistency this season.
Operating as a number 10 with freedom to roam, the 22-year-old has already scored three goals for the club, making him the second-highest scorer behind Kylian Mbappe, while also leading the team for assists.
His current scoring rate of one every 206 minutes is not far off his brilliant debut campaign.
That form has drawn widespread praise, with Roy Keane tipping him to become one of the greatest of all time, while Jermaine Defoe backed him to become England’s next captain.
For Jose Mourinho, having Bellingham firing on all cylinders is a massive boost. With a demanding run of fixtures ahead, including El Clasico, the Englishman’s leadership and quality could prove decisive as Real Madrid look to close the gap on Barcelona.
