Author: Soccerhuz
How long was it this time then? Yes, just four days since Deadline Day and the Kylian Mbappe rumours are already back. Well done, everyone. This time it’s L’Equipe who claim that Real Madrid are not the only possible destination for the France captain next summer (spoiler alert: they probably are). In case you missed it, Mbappe was exiled (or at least made to train with the likes of Julian Draxler – oh the humanity!) this summer as a standoff ensued over his contract situation. The forward has just a year left on his current deal and is refusing to…
The examining magistrate in the Negreira refereeing “scandal”, Judge Joaquín Aguirre, has dismissed the appeal filed by Barcelona and its former president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, against Real Madrid’s involvement in the case. In a ruling referring to the club’s appeal, the judge states that “Real Madrid CF must be considered a private plaintiff affected by the offence, just like any other team in LaLiga”. In the same document, he adds: “If FC Barcelona has paid one of the vice-presidents of the Technical Committee of Referees to implement a specific type of refereeing, it must be categorically recognised that any participant…
Manchester United have a history of signing Real Madrid players. In 2014, they signed Angel Di Maria, a move that did not quite work out and the Argentine departed soon afterwards. In the summer of 2021, they got a deal done for Raphael Varane and in the following one, Casemiro joined the Red Devils almost out of the blue. It looks like Manchester United had their eyes on another Real Madrid legend this summer. But on this occasion, he was no longer at Santiago Bernabeu. Sergio Ramos recently completed a return to Sevilla. He had come through the youth ranks at…
Real Madrid have been fired to the top of the La Liga table by Jude Bellingham, who now sits proudly atop the Pichichi table too with five goals in four games. Yet no doubt Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to see star forward Vinicius Junior back as soon as possible. Vinicius went down with a muscle tear against Celta Vigo two weekends previously at Balaidos, and was ruled out for six weeks, although initial reports claimed it could be as little as four. The Brazilian is working hard to get back to full fitness as per Marca, and only intends to be out for…
MAN UTD PRIORITISE MARY EARPS CONTRACT Manchester United are determined to prevent Mary Earps from joining Arsenal and are prioritising a new contract for the England goalkeeper, according to reports. Earps has already been the subject of a six-figure bid this summer that would break a record for a female goalkeeper, but Manchester United rejected it. However, since she is into the final year of her contract, they are at risk of losing her next year. It is a fate they are desperate to avoid after Alessia Russo went to Arsenal for free in the summer, just months after…
Jude Bellingham is making quite the impact at Real Madrid, but the Liga giants have still managed to spell his name wrong in their locker room. WHAT HAPPENED? The England international joined the Blancos from Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window for €103 million (£88m/$111m). Such a hefty price tag would weigh heavy around the neck of some, especially those that are only 20 years of age. THE BIGGER PICTURE Bellingham is a special talent, though, and he has found the target in all four of his La Liga appearances for Real to date – allowing him to match…
Real Madrid have always been home to some of the best and most recognisable players in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario, Luis Figo, Karim Benzema, Raul, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Alfredo Di Stefano, David Beckham, and the list goes on and on. At this point in time, the club seem to be in the middle of a transitional phase though. They don’t really have a bonafide superstar at the moment. Modric and Kroos are in the twilight of their careers and find themselves with reduced roles in Carlo Ancelotti’s team. Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham are on the verge…
Saudi representatives from Al-Ittihad flew into London yesterday to make one final crack at landing the Kop ace before their transfer window slams shut on Thursday. They are desperate to land the Egyptian and have followed up a whopping £170m offer with a deal that will reach £215m with add ons. SunSport understands Salah has been offered £2.45m a week to quit Anfield with extra incentives. He has been tempted with a large percentage of shirt sales, a £55,000 win bonus as well as ambassadorial roles for at least three major Saudi companies for the duration of his contract. That could be…
The England midfielder has said in his first interview since his £12 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq that he has been hurt by the criticism he has received and that his views have not changed. The former Liverpool captain had been a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has apologised for any hurt he has caused by moving to a country where homosexuality is illegal. But co-chair of Pride in Football and the co-founder of Three Lions Pride Joe White said Henderson’s latest comments have not helped mend relations. White told the PA news agency: “His…
On the pitch, Real Madrid new boy Jude Bellingham is enjoying a perfect start. In the dressing room… not so much. The England international, 20, has made a sensational start to his LaLiga career. Bellingham, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund during this summer, has scored five goals in his first four games – including a last-minute winner against Getafe on Saturday. That was his first appearance at the Bernabeu due to the famous old ground being renovated. Yet it appears some of the work may have been a little bit rushed after the name next to his changing room spot read ‘Bellimgham’.…