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Real Madrid 2025 summer signing on the radars of Arsenal, Manchester United – report
Alvaro Carreras was one of Real Madrid’s biggest investments last summer, with the club shelling out €50 million to re-sign their former academy prospect from SL Benfica.
The 23-year-old Spanish left-back started the season strongly as well, soon going on to become a permanent fixture in the team on the back of impressive displays in attack and defence.
However, inconsistencies started to creep into his game in the second half of the season and he eventually lost his status as an undisputed starter, as the likes of Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia also made a case for greater involvement when given opportunities.
Arsenal, Man United monitoring Carreras
Now, according to reports in England, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shown an interest in signing Carreras from Real Madrid in the summer.
In addition to Arsenal, their Premier League rivals Manchester United are also monitoring the Spanish left-back’s situation.
From Italy, clubs such as Napoli and Juventus are also reportedly keeping an eye on the Real Madrid defender.
So far in his debut season, Carreras has made 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting two goals apiece. He has a long-term contract with the Merengues until the summer of 2031.
Even though Real Madrid are planning to make some sales in the summer, it is unlikely that they will look to part ways with Carreras only one year after re-signing him, that too for a substantial fee.
However, if any of the aforementioned interested clubs come forward with an interesting offer, things could change. For now, however, the sale of the Spanish left-back is not a part of Real Madrid’s summer plans.
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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.
