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Real Madrid among the clubs interested in signing teenage centre-back from England
Real Madrid’s administration and scouting department see no rest as they burn the midnight lamp looking for new additions to strengthen the squad. Mundo Deportivo report that another young talent has fallen on the radars of Los Blancos scouts and that the club are interested in signing the youngster.
The player in question is Charlie O’Connell, a 19-year-old defender from Peterborough United. The teenager is in the final year of his deal in England and has refused to sign an extension because of the interest of several top clubs in his services.
The Spanish outlet further reveal that clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are in the running to sign O’Connell, with Peterborough manager Grant McCann saying as much.
The manager spoke about the defender’s situation earlier this week and the reason why he did not want to renew at the club, saying:
“It has been a few disappointing months for him. We offered him a new four-and-a-half-year contract almost immediately after the match against Plymouth, but unfortunately, Charlie is not going to sign.
“Obviously, his agent has told him that Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are behind him.”
As it stands, O’Connell will not play again for the English side until he sits down and discusses a renewal.
However, with just over 7 months left for the summer transfer window, one would expect him to run down his contract and use his status as a free agent to sign for the club of his liking.
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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.
