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Real Madrid hold talks with La Liga club president, two players discussed
Real Madrid and Getafe could be involved in a couple of transfer deals this summer, with David Soria and Juanmi Latasa potentially trading clubs.
Soria has emerged as one of the potential targets for Real Madrid as they look to find a replacement for exit-bound Andriy Lunin. The Ukrainian international has found game-time hard to come by this past season, as he continues to play second-fiddle to Thibaut Courtois.
With Lunin potentially leaving the Santiago Bernabeu this coming summer, Real Madrid are considering the possibility of signing Soria.
Latasa, meanwhile, could go the other way, with Getafe reportedly ready to sign him on a permanent deal this summer after having him at the club on loan for the 2022/23 campaign.
With that in mind, a recent report from MARCA has photographed Real Madrid’s CEO, Jose Angel Sanchez and Getafe’s President Angel Torres having a chat at Valdebebas.
The report suggests the two were talking about the future of Soria and Latasa. It is also claimed that Juanma López, the agent of Latasa, was also present at the meeting.
Formerly of the Real Madrid youth academy, Soria is an experienced goalkeeper, who has almost 200 appearances to his name in La Liga. At the age of 30, he could fancy returning to his old club and serve as the main alternative for Courtois next season.
Latasa, on the other hand, was on loan at Getafe this past season. The forward did not make a great splash, racking up only 18 league appearances. Although he scored just one goal, the youngster has impressed onlookers with his qualities in the final third.
Latasa’s performances have convinced Getafe to activate the player’s purchase option, though Real Madrid could still retain 50% of Latasa’s transfer rights. A similar strategy was involved in the sale of Fran Garcia to Rayo Vallecano, with the youngster now returning to the Bernabeu this summer.
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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.
