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Liverpool midfielder’s father denies Anfield contract renewal talks amid Real Madrid links
Liverpool midfielders have become a hot topic of sorts in the Real Madrid camp lately.
Earlier in the season, Dominik Szoboszlai was linked with a move to Santiago Bernabeu. But the links are not only restricted to the Hungarian international, as Alexis Mac Allister has also been linked with a move to the Spanish capital.
What makes things interesting is that Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, has recently denied having any contract talks with Liverpool, amid reports linking him to Santiago Bernabeu.
Mac Allister not in talks with Liverpool
Diario AS reports that Carlos Mac Allister, in a recent interaction with Win Win, has denied his son having any renewal talks with Liverpool.
“There are no negotiations with Liverpool to renew the contract,” said Carlos, whose comments come against the backdrop of Ryan Gravenberch’s recent extension.
Mac Allister, alongside Szoboszlai and Gravenberch are considered the trident of the Liverpool midfield.
But the renewal of Gravenberch, coupled with Liverpool’s high regard for Szoboszlai, has put question marks on Mac Allister’s future.
Despite having a contract at Anfield until 2028, the Argentine has already been linked with a move to Real Madrid and given his status at Liverpool, it won’t be surprising to see him fancy a move elsewhere.
That being said, Mac Allister’s father has assured that his son is happy and comfortable at Liverpool, at least for now.
Whether or not this will change in the near future remains to be seen. It will be particularly interesting to see if Real Madrid will make a move for the Argentine international in the coming summer.
The Spanish giants are reportedly open to selling Eduardo Camavinga at the end of the season, potentially paving the way for the club to bring in fresh faces.
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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.
