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Real Madrid Agrees To Sell Ronaldo – Guillem Balague

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Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain to leave Real Madrid for Juventus, according to Sky Sports Spanish correspondent Guillem Balague.

Balague revealed on his YouTube channel that a deal has been agreed between Real Madrid and Juventus to sign Ronaldo, with the Italian champions “willing to pay €100m.”

“The story comes out, leaked in my opinion from Ronaldo’s camp. Everything is agreed with Juventus, who are willing to pay €100m,” Balague said.

Real Madrid To Swap Ronaldo For Manchester United’s Lukaku – Reports

“Next Real say you have to pay more and then it gets leaked from Madrid that maybe we are willing to let you go.

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“And this is now a game of poker with Ronaldo saying ‘I’m going’ and Real saying, ‘OK, you can go!’

“But the chord is being so stretched that at some point it could break in a way that has never happened before.”

Balague has also admitted that Ronaldo has never been so close to leaving Real Madrid.

Ronaldo Interested In Manchester United Return: Sky Sports

He had written earlier on his official Twitter account: In his head, Cristiano is a Juventus player. Juve has found a financial way to pay for his wages and fee. Real Madrid willing to let him go.

“No offer has arrived yet to Real, but Jorge Mendes has confirmed to Real that it will. He has never been this close to leaving. Will he?

Real Madrid Not Signing Mbappe, Spanish Club Claims

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MOSCOW — Real Madrid are definitely in the market for a top player this summer.

However, the Spanish giants have denied making an offer for France forward Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.

It has been widely circulated in the media that the Champions League title holder want to sign a player to replace star man Cristiano Ronaldo, who apparently is frustrated with life in Spain and is ready to leave.

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But despite admitting that they are looking to bolster the squad for the coming season, Real Madrid issued a statement denying that an agreement has been met to sign Mbappe.

“Real Madrid has not made any offers to PSG or the player and regrets the dissemination of this type of information,” a club statement read.

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The statement continued: “Given the information published in the last hours referring to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid CF and PSG for player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid says they are flatly false.”

According to Spanish publication AS on Wednesday, which cited tweets by a French journalist, an offered of £240 million was agreed to sign the 19-year-old Mbappe from PSG.

Mbappe and France will take on Brazil in the highlighted quarterfinal game of the tournament.

Now, this comes only a couple of days after the club rejected a report suggesting that it made an offer to purchase Neymar from PSG for a world-record transfer of over £300 million

Real Madrid hired Spain coach Julen Lopetegui to take over after the World Cup, but the announcement was made on the eve of the start of the tournament and the Spanish FA summarily fired him, claiming that the proper protocol was not followed.

Lopetegui, who replaced Zinedine Zidane as the new boss at Real Madrid, is looking for reinforcements and he believes his main area of interest is in the forward line.

Real Madrid To Swap Ronaldo For Manchester United’s Lukaku – Reports

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LONDON — The Daily Star in the UK is reporting that Real Madrid are interested in a swap deal for Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku this summer.

According to the newspaper, Real Madrid are looking to bolster their attack for coming season and have identified Lukaku as the ideal man to lead the forward line, as a replacement for Karim Benzema.

It is understood that Ronaldo would like to leave the Spanish side this summer and the Daily Star claims Los Blancos are ready to offer the Portugal international in what would be a massive swap deal with his former club, Manchester United.

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates – World Cup 2018

Diario Gol claims that Real Madrid are apparently ready to offer Manchester United £44m and Ronaldo for Lukaka.

Both players are currently with their respective international teams preparing for the round of 16 phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Ronaldo and Lukaka have also scored four goals apiece at the World Cup, with the latter playing just two of the three matches in the group round.

Lukaku has a productive first season with Manchester United last term, following his move from Everton, scoring 27 goals in all competitions.

The 25-year-old is also the all-time leading goalscorer in the history of Les Diables Rouges and has been rated highly by former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who is now at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo, who helped Real Madrid win three successive Champions League title this past May, has been impressive in Russia – scoring a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw with Spain the opening game of the tournament for both nations.

It is understood the Ronaldo would be interested in a return to Manchester United and the English Premier League and there are also reports suggesting that contact has been made between the Red Devils and the Spanish side.

No transfer would happen until after the World Cup was concluded.

Ronaldo Interested In Manchester United Return: Sky Sports

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MANCHESTER, Sporting Alert — Manchester United are very interested in re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Sky Sports is reporting that the Portugal forward is also interested in returning to Old Trafford.

The Real Madrid star wants to quit Spain over tax problem and Sky Sports is saying that a source close to the player says Manchester United is a possible destination.

Ronaldo has been accused of evading tax of £14.7m between 2011 and 2014, and he has been expressing his frustration and anger about the way he has been targeted by Spanish tax authorities.

Manchester United sold the free-scoring attacker to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee of £80m in the 2009 summer transfer window and has scored 285 goals in 241 league appearances since his move.

However, things haven’t always been very smooth between Real Madrid and Ronaldo and the Red Devils have tried at least once since his departure to set up a return deal.

A Sky Sports source claimed that United are very close to Ronaldo’s heart and he would welcome a move back to Old Trafford to help the English Premer League club in its rebuilding.

Manchester United have money to spend big in the transfer window but are being very careful about being drawn into a transfer adventure.

Of course, the Red Devils would welcome his return, but Ronaldo, who signed a new five-year deal last November, remains contracted to Real Madrid until 2021 and they will do everything they can to keep him.

This is why Manchester United believe the four-time Ballon d’Or winner will eventually sort out his future and stay with the Spanish and European champions.

French big spenders, Paris Saint-Germain have also shown interest in signing the 32-year-old, while it is understood AC Milan owners have been in contact this summer with the player’s agent Jorge Mendes about his availability.

Manchester City have also been linked with the signature of Ronaldo, but given his love and respect for Manchester United, it is difficult to see the the once Reds moving to wear the Blues.

Arsenal, Chelsea Interested In Unhappy Morata: The Sun

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LONDON — Alvaro Morata “feels cheated” over broken summer promises and is ready to quit Real Madrid, with Premier League sides Chelsea and Arsenal keeping close tabs on his situation, The Sun is reporting.

Morata was hoping to play a key role in the Real Madrid squad this season after making a £23 million return to the Spanish giants last summer.

However, according to The Sun, the Spaniard no longer wants to stay at the Bernabeu and has reportedly had a huge falling out with head coach Zinedine Zidane.

It is understood the striker is not willing to stay past this season if Zidane continues to be the boss.

Morata rejected a number of offers to re-join Real Madrid after an impressive spell at Juventus, and he was hoping to lineup frequently alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.

The 24-year-old, however, has started just six La Liga matches since his return and he’s apparently ready to quit over his lack of playing time, Spanish radio station Cadena Ser is reporting.

Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea were both linked with a move for the talented striker during last summer’s transfer window and they are reportedly ready to offer him regular first-team football next season.

The Gunners are in need of a quality forward to compliment Olivier Giroud and manager Arsene Wenger would be willing to spend some cash on a player of Morata’s calibre.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is also keeping a close eye on the situation with Morata, who could be a direct replacement for Diego Costa, should the Brazilian-born Spanish forward opted to leave at the end of the season.

The Premier League teams could also get competition from Italian Serie A side Juventus, who could try and reunite with their former frontman.

From his 13 overall appearances this season, Morata, whose notable strengths are his dribbling, long shots and passing abilities, has scored five goals and assisted on two others.

It is believed Real Madrid asking price for the Spanish international is a whopping £51 million.

‘If we get €60m (£51m) you can leave tomorrow,’ an irritated Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said, according to Spanish media outlet Diario Gol.

Carlo Ancelotti Told He Will Not Return As Real Madrid Boss

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MADRID (Sporting Alert) — Carlo Ancelotti will not be the manager of Real Madrid next season, that is the news coming out of the Spanish club on Saturday.

Ancelotti is set to pay for his team’s failure to challenge for the major trophies this season, while arc rivals Barcelona push for a treble this campaign.

In fact, it is understood the Italian coach has already been told by Real Madrid that he will not be offered a contract as the club is already looking for a new manager.

“His contract is going to finish and it is not going to be renewed,” Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague said.

Balague added that Ancelotti was told about the club’s decision to let him go before Saturday’s home game with Getafe, which the hosts won 7-1.

Outgoing Napoli manager and former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, will meet with club officials from the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday and it is understood that the job is his to reject.

According to sources in Spain, the Real Madrid hierarchy, though respect Ancelotti as a very good manager, were not happy with the way the team played towards the end of the season.

It is believed also that the club high chiefs weren’t happy with the way some of the star players were used during the season, especially Gareth Bale.

Ancelotti won the Champions League with Real Madrid last season, but Spanish powerhouses continue to struggle in La Liga, having won just one title in the last seven seasons.

Nevertheless, it was a good final day of league action for two men on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick in the game to take his season tally to 61 goals, while attacking midfielder Martin Oedegaard became Real Madrid’s youngest ever player, at 16, when he replaced Ronaldo in the second half.

Man United Target Otamendi Wants Premier League Move

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May 18, 2015 (Sporting Alert) — Manchester United target Nicolas Otamendi wants to play in the English Premier League, Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says.

Otamendi has been a long-time target of the Old Trafford club and it is understood that current boss Louis van Gaal in very interested in signing the Valencia defender is the summer transfer window.

And Balague, who has been following the latest updates involving Spanish clubs, tweeted that Otamendi’s dream is to play in the Premier League.

“On Otamendi. Sources close to the player say his dream is to go to the PL and United will continue trying to get him,” Balague said.

He added: “Valencia pessimistic.”

Manchester United are desperate to add a central defender or two to their squad to compliment the likes of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling and many believes the Argentine international would be a hit at Old Trafford.

Another center-back heavily linked with the Red Devils is Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels and it is understood that talks are currently taking place to iron-out a deal for the summer.

If Van Gaal is successful in signing Hummels and Otamendi, it would certainly be a step in the right direction for the club, as he seeks to challenge the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool for the Premier League title next season.

Meanwhile, Balague also gave an update on targeted goalkeeper David de Gea, who has been strongly linked in the last few months with Real Madrid.

Reports in the Spanish media are claiming that De Gea has already agreed personal terms to join Real in the summer, but Balague said the Spaniard has not yet made a decision whether to leave the Premier League club for the La Liga giants.

“He is a target,” Balague said on Sky Sports News HQ. “They have been saying it for a while.

“There have been agents of goalkeepers – the top goalkeepers in the world in some cases – who have gone to Real Madrid and said ‘how about our guy?’ and the answer from Real Madrid is ‘we want de Gea’.

“He has not committed himself as has been published in the Spanish media. He hasn’t signed anything with Real Madrid but he has got a decision to make.

“What is interesting is that in the past the presence of (Iker) Casillas would have been an issue but I’ve got the impression that he has changed his mind on that and he actually doesn’t mind.

“He will accept the challenge if he goes to Real Madrid and if Casillas is there.”

Manchester United have confirmed they offered De Gea a huge deal to persuade him to stay with the club, but boss Van Gaal admitted there is nothing else they can do and the 24-year-old, who has been the best player at Old Trafford this season,  must want to stay.

It is believed the final decision will be more than just what De Gea wants.

“On the table, there is an offer from Manchester United which increases his wages by five times and he will not earn as much money at Real Madrid,” Balague outlined.

“The money is an issue but he also has to make a decision that also is to do with personal interests – his family is not there all the time and his girlfriend would love to be in Madrid more than in England.

“All in all, it is a decision that is as much personal as it is professional.”

Transfer News: Madrid Wants Sterling To Replace Bale?

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LONDON (Sporting Alert) — Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to make a bid for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, but is expected to get strong competition from several other European giants.

Sterling is yet to sign a new deal at Liverpool, with reports in UK papers claiming that the England international is set to turn down a £180, 000 a week contract extension to stay at Anfield.

It is understood that Liverpool have met with the representatives of Sterling several times to discuss the new offer, but both parties are yet to come to a stable agreement.

The Daily Mail is also saying that the 20-year-old has concerns over playing wing-back and will put all contract talks on hold until the end of the season.

Now reports in Spain are claiming that Real Madrid are ready to battle with Arsenal and Bayern Munich for the unsettled Jamaican-born forward, who wants to play Champions League football next season.

With Gareth Bale being a strong candidate to return to the English Premier League, Real Madrid will be able to tempt Sterling away from Anfield with a place in the attacking starting lineup alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Arsenal are keen on landing the pacey wide-man as well, with German champions Bayern Munich also said to be interested in the youngster.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail is also reporting that Manchester United and Arsenal target Mats Hummels is ready to leave Borussia Dortmund, with the German World Cup winner not ruling out making a move abroad.

Elsewhere in transfer news, the Daily Star is reporting that Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric could be making his way back to the Premier League with Manchester City keen on capturing the Croatian former Tottenham playmaker.

Modric, who recently returned from injury and has been impressive for the national team, may be forced to leave the Spanish giants, who are apparently looking to sign French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus.

Transfer News: Real signs Colombian James Rodriguez

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James Rodríguez signs for Real Madrid

MADRID (SportingAlert) — Real Madrid have signed Colombian playmaking forward James Rodriguez from Monaco for a fee of £63 million deal.

The club confirmed the capture of the 2014 World Cup star on its website at www.realmadrid.com.

Rodriguez had been linked with a move to several big clubs in Europe, but decided to join Real Madrid to play alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in what is expected to be a very powerful attack.

The 23-year-old World Cup 2014 Golden Boot winner agreed to a six-year deal after successfully passing a medical in Madrid on Tuesday morning.

Rodríguez played a massive role in Colombia’s exciting World Cup campaign, which was ended in defeat to Brazil in the quarter-finals. He scored six goals at the just concluded tournament.

He is scheduled to be unveiled in the Spanish capital later on Tuesday afternoon.

“The player will be presented today, Tuesday 22 July, at 20:00 CET (7pm), in the Santiago Bernabéu’s presidential box,” Real Madrid said.

“Following that, James Rodríguez will take his first steps on the Santiago Bernabéu’s pitch wearing the Real Madrid jersey and will then answer questions from the media outlets in attendance in the press room.”

Rodriguez will join fellow World Cup star Toni Kroos, who would the World Cup title with Germany.

Trophies
2014 World Cup Golden Boot
1 Europa League (2011)
3 Portuguese Primiera Ligas (2011, 2012 and 2013)
1 Portuguese Cup (2011)
3 Portuguese Super Cups (2010, 2011 and 2012)
1 Argentina First Division: Apertura (2009)

Career
Monaco (2013/2014)
Porto (2010/2013)
Banfield (2008/2010)
Envigado (2006/2008)

Spanish star Isco drops Real Madrid hint

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MADRID (Sporting Alert) — Manchester City target Isco has dropped his biggest hint yet on joining Real Madrid this summer after admitting that the changes of a playing for the Spanish giants “excites me.”

Reports in the Spanish media claimed that the Spanish international has turned down the chance to link back up with his former Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini in the English Premier League (EPL) and has decided to stay home and play with Real Madrid.

Malaga have already admitted that Isco would be sold this summer and the attacking midfielder, who helped Spain U21 side lift that title last week, hinted that Real Madrid could be his next destination.

Spanish newspaper AS quoted Isco saying: “Madrid excites me.

“They are one of the best teams in the world.”

Manchester City had hoped to tempt the superstar to the EPL and were almost certain that his old coach Pellegrini, who replaced Roberto Mancini as the manager, had persuaded him enough to join his project.

However, if reports are true then it is highly likely that Isco will be taking his talent to the Bernabeu.

Meanwhile, back in England, Sky Bet Football Trader Chris Spicer was quoted as saying: “It has been a see-saw market with City and Real exchanging favouritism, but things have become very one-sided over the last 24 hours with the money and media implying he will sign at the Bernabeu.

“It also raises the question as to where City will turn next in the transfer market with Edinson Cavani, who had also been backed to arrive at the Etihad Stadium, also seemingly favouring a move to the Spanish capital.”

It is believed that Sky Bet has also suspended betting.

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Villas-Boas warns Tottenham to offer Bale contract or risk losing him to Real Madrid

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Gareth Bale linked with move to Real Madrid

LONDON (Sporting Alert) — Tottenham manager André Villas-Boas has warned the club to act quickly in offering star player Gareth Bale a new contract, following reports that the player could be interested in leaving for Real Madrid.

Bale had a spectacular year in the English Premier League [EPL] with Tottenham, but wants to test his skills playing against the best in Europe and Champions League football is the only way to do so.

Tottenham had a very impressive campaign this past season, but finished fifth in the EPL and thus failing to qualify for the Champions League for next season, which has hurt Bale in every single way possible.

The Wales winger is now a major target for all the top European clubs, but it is believed that Real Madrid has taken a special liking for him and there are reports claiming that he could be tempted in moving to Spain.

The rumours have left Spurs boss Villas-Boas unsettled and according to The Sun, the talented manager has made a fresh plea to club chairman Daniel Levy to give Bale a new deal.

It was only recently that Bale’s agent revealed that Spurs have not moved to discussed new contract for the player as yet and stating that he’s not for sale doesn’t guarantee that he will stay.

Reports claimed that EPL sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City, along with French outfits PSG and Real Madrid are the top clubs interested in Bale’s signature and his agent Jonathan Barnett can see why.

“If Florentino [Pérez, the Real president] is interested in Gareth Bale, it would be an honour and we’d listen,” Barnett said.

“But his contract is with Tottenham. We aren’t free to talk with anybody at the moment, that’s the point we’re at.

“I can understand a lot of teams are interested in him. He’s a great player but he has a contract with Tottenham.

“I don’t know if there has been a bid [from Real]. What I do know is that the player has three years left on his contract.”

Real Madrid want to keep Ronaldo; talk with Neymar – Reports

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Real Madrid Transfer News. Ronaldo Wants To Leave, La Liga Club Hoping To Snatch Neymar From Rivals

MADRID (Sporting Alert) — Real Madrid are ready to try and convince star forward Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his current contract, while reports are also claiming that the Spanish La Liga club is in talks with Brazilian sensation Neymar.

It is widely being reported that Ronaldo, no longer happy with the lifestyle in Spain, will quit Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015, but the club is hoping to persuade him into sign a new deal in the coming weeks.

During the early part of the season, Ronaldo was certainly not happy, and the former Manchester United star let everyone around him know.

Recalled last September: “I am sad, and the people at the club know it, that is why I did not celebrate the goals.

“There are professional issues. I cannot say any more. We will see what happens.”

According to a report by Marca, the La Liga club president Florentino Perez doesn’t want to lose the Portugal international and is willing to offer him their best deal to keep him happy.

It is understood that a two year extension and a Lionel Messi-like wage, have been put together to help influence the winger’s decision in wanting to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he’s still refusing to look past his current active deal.

After winning the domestic crown last year, Real Madrid have found themselves trailing Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga standings this season, following a number of inconsistent performances.

It is also understood that Perez is tracking Barcelona target Neymar.

The Santos FC scoring machine is seen as a hot favourite to join Barca, but El Mundo Deportivo reports that Perez is also hoping to land the forward and even met with him in “Switzerland during the Ballon d’Or gala.”

Real Madrid are hoping that it’s not too late, after reports that “a pre-contract agreement has already been struck.

The Los Blancos are desperate to pair both Ronaldo and Neymar together.

Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid for a word record £80m fee from Manchester United in 2009.