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Real Madrid weighing up a move for €55 million-rated Manchester City youngster
Real Madrid have a stacked attacking unit currently, with Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick, along with Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler.
Yet, the Merengues are always on the lookout for ways to improve their squad and might enter the summer market for reinforcements to the frontline, even though the priority at the moment is the signing of new full-backs and a centre-back.
Savinho on the radars
As such, journalist Andre Hernan (h/t ESPN) now reports that Real Madrid have set their sights on Manchester City winger Savinho as a potential target to strengthen the team in attack.
Savinho, 20, moved to Manchester City last summer from their sister club Troyes, after impressing on loan at Girona in La Liga over the past couple of seasons.
It has not been a straightforward start for the young Brazilian in the Premier League, but he has managed to nail down a place in Pep Guardiola’s team with some catchy displays, making 27 appearances in which he has one goal and eight assists.
Capable of playing on either flank and with experience in La Liga, Savinho can be an attractive prospect for Real Madrid, but is unlikely to come cheap considering that he has a contract with the Premier League champions until 2029.
Other areas to focus
As mentioned earlier, though, the strengthening of the attacking unit is unlikely to be a priority for Real Madrid this summer unless there are some departures.
The focus remains on closing the signings of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies on free transfers while a new midfielder will also be sought, especially if Aurelien Tchouameni is sold.
A new, young centre-back is also on the agenda, considering the injury woes that Los Blancos have been facing this season and the advancing ages of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger.
As for Savinho, while there may be some interest from Real Madrid, as things stand, any move for the Brazilian seems like distant possibility.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
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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.
