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Real Madrid could sell one of two key midfield stars for €80-100 million
It is no secret that Real Madrid are willing to go all out for Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar’s arrival is the ultimate objective for Florentino Perez, and the club president would seemingly go to any extent to secure the operation.
According to reports from Juan Ignacio G-Ochoa on Radio MARCA, there could be a big direct price for Los Blancos to pay on that front. In what comes as a surprising revelation, the journalist states that Real Madrid could sell either Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni to facilitate the dream transfer.
The objective is to recoup at least €80 million to €100 million from the sale of one of the two aforementioned players so as to invest big in the PSG star. With the midfield now looking to have surplus resources, Valverde and Tchouameni could end up being sold if a good offer comes along.
Both players have been the target of constant proposals from across Europe in recent weeks. So far, however, the need to sell one of them did not arise.
Chelsea have repeatedly shown interest in Valverde’s profile, but the player has not entertained any such approaches in the past. The Uruguayan dreams of wearing the captain’s armband one day and is said to be considered an option to play on the right flank for the coming season.
Tchouameni’s future has also been far from secure. The French international saw a steep fall in prominence towards the business end of last season, and rumours of a departure have loomed large.
Yet, reports state that the manager sees Tchouameni as a starter in the coming season. Such is Carlo Ancelotti’s faith in the youngster that he has declared him to be off the transfer market.
It remains to be seen as to which player Los Blancos opt to sacrifice for the greater good. Before that, however, Real Madrid will require Mbappe to make a strong move to push through his transfer to Spain.
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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.
Oteh Shadrack
July 7, 2023 at 11:53 pm
Real Madrid should sell Tchuouameni Vazquez and Cebalos and go for Mbape and Walker