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Real Madrid in ‘pole position’ to sign 19-year-old Liverpool target – report
Real Madrid’s midfield has some of the finest young talents in world football.
In his short time at the club, Aurelien Tchouameni has shown to have what it takes to be a regular starter for the men in white. Eduardo Camavinga has been a force to reckon with off the bench. Meanwhile, Federico Valverde continues to go from strength to strength through his fearless performances.
However, that does not mean that the department is complete. With Luka Modric and Toni Kroos nearing the end of their stellar careers, Los Blancos want to make one more big-name signing to beef up their department and set them apart.
According to reports from MARCA, Real Madrid are in pole position to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer. The young midfielder, who is also a target for Liverpool, is seen as the chosen one to be the team’s next big signing.
Los Blancos feel that they need more playmaking in the middle of the park and know that it is impossible to find a direct replacement for either Toni Kroos or Luka Modric. Hence, their plan is to go after the best available talent and Bellingham fits that bill.
The European champions have told the English international that it is now or never to tempt him to join the club.
So far, Real Madrid have been receiving positive feedback from the player’s camp and talks are expected to progress in the coming days. This claim contradicts earlier reports which stated that Bellingham would favour a move to Liverpool over Real Madrid.
Apart from Real Madrid and Liverpool, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are also keen on the England international. But, as per the aforementioned report, it is the Merengues, who are in ‘pole position’ to sign Bellingham up.
In eight Bundesliga appearances this season, the 19-year-old has provided one assist and created three big chances. Despite being an attacking midfielder, he averages over 15 defensive actions per game.
In Dortmund’s UEFA Champions League game against Sevilla earlier this week, he became the youngest player to score as captain in the history of the competition. With that goal, he took his season’s tally to three goals and an assist in just three games in Europe.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
