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Real Madrid involved in transfer battle with Premier League club for Danish midfielder – report
With the January transfer window just around the corner, most European clubs have stepped up their efforts in the market.
Real Madrid are no exception. Although the Spanish giants have historically avoided the idea of reinforcing the team in January, their ongoing injury troubles have forced the club to consider a few moves.
Real Madrid eye move for Hugo Larsson
To that end, a recent report from Patrick Berger indicates that Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in the services of Hugo Larsson.
The 20-year-old midfielder currently plies his trade for Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite his age, the Dane has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga.
The youngster has already racked up over 50 competitive appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt, impressing onlookers with his all-round performances.
Larsson’s performances have not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid keeping close tabs on his progress at Frankfurt. In fact, Los Blancos were tracking the player even before his move to Frankfurt in 2023.
Stiff competition for Larsson
However, Real Madrid are not the only club interested in the services of Hugo Larsson. As per Berger, the Dane has been target by a host of other European giants, including Manchester United.
In 2023, the likes of Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig were also interested in the 20-year-old, who is making a name for himself in the Bundesliga.
With a contract until 2029, Eintracht Frankfurt have immense leverage and could demand a fortune, should any club come knocking on the door.
Berger, in fact, expects SGE to demand a fee of at least €50 million. Therefore, an immediate move for Larsson remains highly unlikely, not only for Real Madrid but for any other European club right now.
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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.
