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Real Madrid midfielder offered to Atletico Madrid and several Premier League clubs
Amid uncertainties over the future of Dani Ceballos, a recent report from MARCA has offered an update on the player, whose contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires at the end of the season.
Ceballos has been in stellar form since the turn of the year, making waves in Spanish football with his consistent performances in La Liga. But despite his form, his future at Bernabeu remains unresolved.
There were initial reports that claimed Real Madrid are willing to come up with the renewal offer, but it appears the player wants assurances over his role at the club. Real Madrid are not in a position to offer Ceballos regular game-time next season and beyond.
This has led to speculations over his future, with MARCA now claiming that Ceballos has recently offered himself to Atletico Madrid, asking whether or not the Spanish giants will be interested in acquiring his services at the end of the season.
But Atleti have no desire to sign Ceballos as his player-profile is not something the club are looking for. This contradicts earlier reports that claimed Los Rojiblancos had approached Ceballos over a move during the international break, which was rejected by the player himself.
The report came against the backdrop of Ceballos’ excellent performances for Real Madrid this year. In 2023, the midfielder has featured in all but two of the club’s league matches, which is indicative of his fiery form at the moment.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are not the only club Ceballos has offered himself to. There are certain Premier League clubs that received offers recently, as the midfielder seemingly grows desperate over a move elsewhere.
We may receive a more definitive update on Ceballos’ future by the end of the month when Real Madrid inform the player of their final decision over his contract.
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Harry Kane ‘very close’ to completing Real Madrid move, only final details remain – report
Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid was finally closed earlier today as officially confirmed by Borussia Dortmund on their website. Yet, the offices at Santiago Bernabeu have not even taken a break to celebrate their success.
According to reports from Alfredo Pedullà, Los Blancos are now completely focused on the acquisition of Harry Kane. The English striker’s arrival is very close to approaching closure and only a few details remain to be sorted.
The Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur representatives reportedly held a meeting today over the striker’s transfer. The agenda was to agree on a number for the transfer fee.
The Premier League side began the proceedings with an expectation of €100 to €110 million in exchange for Kane. However, the Merengues suggested a lower point at €80 to €90 million, albeit with the option to include bonuses.
There is not much separating the two parties at the moment, and the minor gap will be bridged in the coming days. Overall, the meeting ended with a broad understanding between the two clubs.
Carlo Ancelotti sees the English striker as the centre-piece of his attack for next season given the recent departure of Karim Benzema. After all, Kane has been one of football’s most consistent goalscorers over the past decade.
Yet, Los Blancos cannot afford to let their guard down with one signing and will need to rope in at least two more names in attack to serve as backup options. The exits of Mariano Diaz, Marco Asensio, and Eden Hazard leave them with no squad depth, after all.
Kane has scored 30, 17, and 23 goals in his last three seasons in the Premier League and is the epitome of consistency. Further, he had three assists in his most recent league season and created 14 big chances.
