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Real Madrid Eyes Chelsea Captain Reece James

Real Madrid are considering making a move for Chelsea skipper Reece James, who has been struggling with injuries of late.

According to a report from HITC, Real Madrid will look to reinforce their backline over the next few transfer windows, and Chelsea’s Reece James is one of the names on their wishlist. Los Blancos are considering making a move for the Blues’ skipper. But he will have to prove his fitness if he wants to join the Spanish giants.

While the team in white have one of the best squads in Europe, they are always on the lookout for players who can further bolster their team. Having already signed some of the best forwards and midfielders in recent years, the Spanish giants will focus on reinforcing their defence in the near future.

The reigning La Liga champions are keen on signing a new left-back, a world-class centre-back and are also considering making a move for a new right-back, with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez both on the wrong side of 30. Reece James is one of the first names on their shortlist to bolster their right flank.

While Carvajal is still at the peak of his powers, Real Madrid want someone who can replace him in the long run, and they feel James could be an ideal fit for their system. The Merengues have been monitoring him for a long while and believe he has all the attributes to succeed at Madrid.

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James will have to prove his fitness
Reece James has been a long-term target for the Spanish giants. But they might not even bother making a move for the crisis-struck Chelsea star at this point in time because of his fitness concerns. While he has been handed the armband at his childhood club, the 24-year-old full-back last featured in 15 league games back in 2022.

Last season, James was involved in just 11 first-team games because of injuries, and the English international is yet to make an appearance this term as he is still out with a thigh injury. Enzo Maresca recently suggested that James is not yet close to returning.

Once back fit, he will have to prove his fitness over the course of the season for Los Blancos to seriously consider making a move for him. If he fails to remain fit for an extended period of time, the Spanish giants could look at other targets, including Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Liverpool Star Agrees Five-Year Deal With Real Madrid

Liverpool boss Arne Slot will hope to see his side get their season back on track when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby at the start of April.

The Reds had been in contention to complete a remarkable quadruple at the turn of the year, but exits from the FA Cup and Champions League – as well as a Carabao Cup final defeat against Newcastle United – mean Slot’s side can now only win the Premier League title.

At present the Reds sit 12 points clear at the top of the table, although that lead could be reduced to nine points if Arsenal beat Fulham on April 1, one day before the Merseyside derby takes place at Anfield.

Much of the talk surrounding Liverpool this season has been in relation to the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, all of whom are set to be out of contract this summer.

Now, it appears that one of the three players has agreed a free transfer to Spain this summer.

According to Sky Sports’ Sacha Tavolieri, full-back Alexander-Arnold has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid ahead of a move to the Spanish capital this summer.

The 26-year-old is a product of Liverpool’s youth system and has been a regular for the Merseyside club for several years now.

His next appearance will be his 350th for the club across all competitions, but Tavolieri claims that the player’s proposed free transfer to Real is ‘settled’.

Tavolieri claims that the England international is expected to join the Spanish champions in July, having agreed a five-year deal with the club.

He also claims that the Englishman will be in line for a significant pay rise when he joins Real, with the full-back set to earn around £240,000-per-week from the start of next season.

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Man United List Rashford, Nines Others To Quit Old Trafford For New Players

Manchester United are reportedly preparing for a huge clear-out this summer with at least 10 departures on the cards.

It is no secret that the club’s new ownership and manager Ruben Amorim are looking to overhaul the squad after another desperately disappointing campaign.

The Manchester Evening News claim United are looking to permanently sell the trio of Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho.

All three players are currently on loan at other clubs after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

And the money made from those sales will be put towards signing a new proven goalscorer.

Rashford has impressed since joining Villa on loan in January but it seems the damage is done in terms of his future at the club after a public falling out with Amorim.

Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25m but it has been revealed they could pay United £5million in compensation in order to avoid doing so.

Antony has also has somewhat of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.

Veteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.

Fellow experienced players Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton are expected to announce their retirements at the end of the season while Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof are set to be released.

The Red Devils are also believed to be in the market for a new winger with a host of attacking talents set to depart.

The prospect of no European football also puts United in a position to trim their squad with both the Europa League and Champions League guaranteeing at least eight more games in a season.

The future of goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is also up in the air as the Turkish stopper could seek more football in order to improve his chances of playing at next year’s World Cup.

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Chelsea Launch Transfer Bid For Bellingham

Chelsea have reportedly made an offer to sign Sunderland’s rising star Jobe Bellingham.

The Blues have made a habit of investing in young talent as part of their long-term strategy, and the midfielder has emerged as a prime target to bolster Enzo Maresca’s midfield options.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, had previously shown a preference for a move abroad. However, Chelsea’s fresh offer appears to have altered the situation significantly.

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Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Bellingham, but Chelsea’s bid could now put them firmly in the driving seat. Sunderland, meanwhile, are hoping to keep hold of their young star, particularly if they achieve promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs.

With Bellingham contracted until 2028, the Championship side holds a strong position in negotiations – while it’s not clear whether he’d be open to a switch to west London.

FootballTransfers previously reported that Sunderland have a gentleman’s agreement in place, allowing Bellingham to leave this summer if a suitable offer arrives, which is believed to be in the region of £20million.

Unlike his brother who is deployed as a No.10 at Los Blancos, the younger Bellingham operates more as a traditional box-to-box midfielder.