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Real Madrid want to sign at least four players, Chelsea, Tottenham stars on the agenda
A recent report from Diario AS has offered an update on Real Madrid’s transfer policy ahead of the coming summer. The report states the club are targeting four signings in an attempt to strengthen their unit ahead of the new season.
Brahim Diaz and Fran Garcia will be two of Real Madrid’s first signings in the coming summer, with the former coming back from a loan deal at AC Milan. As for Garcia, he has shown impressive form at Rayo Vallecano and will become a part of the squad for the season ahead.
But they will not be the only signing for Real Madrid. The club’s cornerstone project in the transfer market is Jude Bellingham. The Borussia Dortmund starlet is likely to leave the club in the summer, and the report suggests Real Madrid already have the approval of the player.
However, the negotiations are going to be tricky, with Real Madrid likely to back out from the race if the player costs in excess of €100-120 million.
Another priority in the market for Los Blancos is Gabri Veiga. The Celta Vigo emerging star could be available for just €40 million in the summer, though Real Madrid are set to face stiff competition from Arsenal. Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City are also interested in his services.
The third player on Real Madrid’s radar is a striker. Although the club are prioritising a 2024 move for either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, they want to sign someone for the summer, knowing Karim Benzema is in the final stages of his career.
Harry Kane has emerged as a potential candidate, with many expecting the Tottenham star to leave the club in the coming summer. Dusan Vlahovic could be a potential alternative, though a lot depends on how much the Juventus star costs.
Finally, Real Madrid are looking to sign a new right-back, in order to add more competition for Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez. The club are likely to keep an eye on Reece James, knowing Chelsea could be under pressure to offload the Englishman.
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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.
