Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo would prefer a move to Real Madrid to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to Defensa Central. Mainoo is ready to leave Man Utd on a loan deal in the middle of the season. The 20-year-old England international midfielder has become frustrated by his lack of chances under […]
Al-Hilal are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that the Saudi Pro League club have offered a world-record transfer fee of €350 million for the France international striker. Al-Hilal are also willing to offer Mbappe an […]
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo would prefer a move to Real Madrid to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to Defensa Central. Mainoo is ready to leave Man Utd on a loan deal in the middle of the season. The 20-year-old England international midfielder has become frustrated by his lack of chances under […]
Al-Hilal are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that the Saudi Pro League club have offered a world-record transfer fee of €350 million for the France international striker. Al-Hilal are also willing to offer Mbappe an […]
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo would prefer a move to Real Madrid to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to Defensa Central. Mainoo is ready to leave Man Utd on a loan deal in the middle of the season. The 20-year-old England international midfielder has become frustrated by his lack of chances under […]
Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona as they beat Osasuna 2-0 to go seven points clear at the top of LaLiga. The forward bagged both of his goals in the second half against a stubborn Osasuna defence at Camp Nou, helping Hansi Flick’s side extend their lead over second-place Real Madrid, who face Alaves on Sunday. […]
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is grateful for the experience littered throughout his team after they beat Valencia 2-1 on Saturday. Midfielder Koke scored early in the first half, and though Lucas Beltran equalised for the hosts, Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to score the winner in the 74th minute, ending a two-match losing […]
Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga after Antoine Griezmann secured a 2-1 win over Valencia with a brilliant goal. Lucas Beltran cancelled out Koke’s opener for Atleti, but Griezmann came off the bench to secure all three points for the hosts in the 74th minute and end a two-game losing run in the […]
Leeds are expected to add to Daniel Farke’s squad in January, and the winger position is one they hope to address. The switch to a 3-5-2 in recent weeks has hammered down the squad’s struggles in this area of the pitch, which is why there is such a desire to make a signing or two here.
Noah Okafor was the only recognised winger brought to Elland Road in the summer, but he has struggled since his move from AC Milan. Two goals in 13 appearances is not what he or the club had hoped for when he replaced Manor Solomon, who was a sensation last season in the Championship.
In order to address these woes, Leeds may now turn to Solomon, who is having his own struggles this season.
Leeds interested in re-signing Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon helped Leeds win the Championship last season. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
According to SportsBoom (via The Yorkshire Post), Leeds are hoping to re-sign Solomon in January. The 26-year-old has struggled at Villarreal, whom he joined on loan from Tottenham during the final days of the summer transfer window.
Solomon has managed only 10 appearances for Villarreal, who have preferred to use Alberto Moleiro on the left wing. Tottenham are considering cutting the loan agreement short, which would open the door for Leeds to get their man.
It is no surprise that Leeds are interested in Solomon, given his success last season. They wanted to sign him again in the summer, but a deal was ultimately ruled out, which is why he ended up in La Liga.
Solomon has shown himself to be a good player, but he is having a difficult time at Villarreal. It would make a lot of sense for him to return to Elland Road, and the club can also be said for Leeds.
Tottenham managed to hold on to Cristian Romero in the summer, but there could be chances for him to leave in 2026. The defender attracted significant interest from Atletico Madrid, who still harbour hopes of bringing him to the Spanish capital alongside a number of his Argentine teammates.
Romero committed his future to Tottenham by penning a new contract in the face of Atleti’s interest, but while it was enough to stop a deal from getting done in the summer, the same cannot be made for the 2026 transfer window.
Tottenham set asking price for Cristian Romero sale
Cristian Romero of Tottenham (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
As per Tottenham News, former club scout Bryan King has revealed that Tottenham may accept a bid in the region of £60m for Romero, although there is no real desire for the defender to depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“He’s only just signed a new contract, Romero. He signed an improved deal in the summer, and it’s made a big difference to his wage packet. He’s one of the highest-paid players at Tottenham, so it won’t be cheap to get him out. If Atletico think he’s going to walk out, they’ll have to think again.
“He’d cost £60-70m. The fact that he’s Argentinian and Diego Simeone’s Argentinian will have nothing to do with it. If Spurs don’t want to sell, then he won’t go unless a crazy offer comes in, that is what it will take.”
There has been a lot of plaudits in the direction of Micky van de Ven since he joined Tottenham, but there is a strong argument to suggest that Romero is more important to the club. He has been a top performer for a number of seasons, so if he were to depart, it would be a very big blow.
Liverpool have stepped up efforts to sign a replacement for Mohamed Salah, with Michael Olise among their leading targets. The former Crystal Palace winger has been in sensational form since joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, and he could now be set for a return to the Premier League.
There is a lot of interest in Olise from officials at Anfield. A deal will not be cheap, but he is seen as the perfect successor to Salah, who could leave Liverpool as early as next month, now that he has fallen out with Arne Slot.
It will not be easy for Liverpool to sign Olise – not only because of the reported asking price, but the player himself may not be entirely open to joining.
Michael Olise keen on La Liga move amid Liverpool interest
Michael Olise lining up with the French national team (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)
According to TEAMtalk, Olise’s preference upon leaving Bayern Munich would be to join either Real Madrid or Barcelona. The 24-year-old intends to keep his options open for the future, and while he would consider a move to Liverpool, there are other clubs that could tempt him – with Chelsea also said to be one of them, given that he came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge.
There is little doubt that Olise would be a fantastic signing for Liverpool, but there will be reservations about paying another £100m+ fee in 2026, given that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak have struggled since joining from Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle respectively.
It will be interesting to see how serious Liverpool are in their pursuit of Olise. In terms of competition, they would face little from Barcelona due to their financial woes, although right wing is a position that Real Madrid may seek to address – especially if Rodrygo Goes, another of Liverpool’s reported targets, were to leave the Bernabeu.
Man United want to sign a new midfielder when the transfer window re-opens in January, and Conor Gallagher is one of their options. The former Chelsea man has struggled to nail down a place as a regular starter at Atletico Madrid, which has led to speculation on whether he will return to England.
Man United prioritising Adam Wharton over Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher of Atletico Madrid (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
As per Football Insider, Keith Wyness has claimed that Man United will need to much more than £26m for Gallagher, given the interest being shown in his services. The former Everton and Aston Villa CEO does not expect Old Trafford officials to do that, given their preference to bring in Crystal Palace and current England star Adam Wharton.
“Well, I don’t know where that number has come from, because I think there’d be a bit of an auction for Conor, and I think you’re going to need to pay more than that if you were to get him. I think he’s still very happy in Madrid. He’s not getting the game time he wants, but he is enjoying being around the club and the whole thing. And they’ve had a reasonable run until last weekend, and they’re still lying fourth in the table, but still, it’s very close at the top of the table.
“If he was to come back there has been a lot of talk about United, but I think Wharton is going to be their favoured situation.”
Who should Man United sign: Conor Gallagher or Adam Wharton?
It does make a lot of sense for Man United to target Wharton over Gallagher, even if he will be significantly more expensive. He is younger, has a higher ceiling, and arguably, he would be a better fit for Amorim’s system alongside Bruno Fernandes in the centre of midfield.
Julian Alvarez claims he was not bothered by rumours of a potential move to Barcelona during the most recent transfer window. The 25-year-old scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 LaLiga appearances for Atletico Madrid last season and has directly contributed to nine goals in the league this term (seven goals, two assists). […]
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick insists his side are only focused on their own performances and not the struggles of Real Madrid. La Blaugrana currently lead the way in LaLiga after 16 games, as they sit four points clear of their Clasico rivals. Since losing 2-1 to Los Blancos at the end of October, Barca […]
Marcus Rashford feels at home at Barcelona, having made a strong impression for the Blaugrana since arriving on loan from Manchester United. The 28-year-old fell out with United head coach Ruben Amorim last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa, before joining Barca at the start of the […]
Eric Garcia revealed that his dream is to retire at Barcelona after he signed a new contract extension with the club. The 24-year-old agreed to a new deal, which will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2031, after he established himself as a starter this season. Garcia has already made 22 appearances across LaLiga […]
Manchester United are reportedly accelerating contacts with Real Madrid attacking midfielder and Arsenal transfer target Arda Guler.
The talented young Turkey international has long been regarded as one of the finest up-and-coming talents in Europe, and he’s become increasingly consistent and important in this Real Madrid side.
Still, it seems there could be some question marks over his future as Man Utd are said to be stepping up their efforts to bring him to Old Trafford, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Arsenal and Liverpool are also among the clubs mentioned as suitors for Guler, who has previously been described by Madrid manager Xabi Alonso as “special” and a “natural talent”, as quoted by beIN Sports.
Arda Guler to leave Real Madrid for a transfer to the Premier League?
Arda Guler in action for Real Madrid (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
It remains to be seen if Guler will definitely leave the Bernabeu as it’s hard to see why he’d necessarily push to leave if the club are happy with him.
Fichajes suggest there could be a dilemma for Real if they receive tempting offers for Guler, and it’s fair to say that English clubs often pay big for their signings.
That financial power of the Premier League could end up being crucial, as Guler himself might also sense an opportunity to make more money if he moves to somewhere like United.
The 20-year-old still has a long career ahead of him, though, so if he continues to play regularly in Alonso’s side then he should surely continue to prioritise that development.
It’s easy to see, however, why MUFC might be desperate to try to lure Guler to Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim’s side remain a work in progress, and someone with the kind of spark and creativity that Guler can bring looks like it would make sense as a priority.
It’s not as clear if such a role is really there at Arsenal, though, due to the presence of the likes of Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze, so that probably wouldn’t be the smartest move for him right now if he wants to carry on getting regular playing time.
Liverpool may be interested in developments with Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund in the last 24 hours.
It seems the Germany international is now seen as increasingly likely to leave Dortmund in the summer after becoming unhappy with the club and looking for a new challenge.
Why does Nico Schlotterbeck look closer to leaving Borussia Dortmund?
The report from Fichajes notes that Schlotterbeck did not sound at all happy with BVB last night as he criticised the performance and mentality going into the game with Bodo/Glimt, which ended as a 2-2 draw.
Nico Schlotterbeck in action for Borussia Dortmund (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
They quote him as saying: “The players who come on lose every ball. We’re playing in the Champions League. It’s far too little. We could have gotten 13 points here, and I think some weren’t aware of how important it is.”
It seems Dortmund themselves have not yet responded to this, but it all just adds to the sense that the 26-year-old will be leaving sooner or later.
Liverpool need a top defensive signing like Nico Schlotterbeck
LFC are having a difficult season and keep conceding a worrying amount of goals, so a new signing at centre-back looks essential for January, perhaps with another to follow next summer.
Ibrahima Konate is coming towards the end of his contract at Anfield, so might need replacing, while the ageing Virgil van Dijk has not quite looked at his best this season and may no longer be able to perform as consistently at the level he used to.
Schlotterbeck, by contrast, is approaching what should be his peak, and is clearly seeking a new challenge, with Liverpool surely the kind of level he’ll feel he should be playing at.
One issue, however, could be if Arne Slot’s side don’t improve enough in the months ahead to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which would surely see Schlotterbeck choose someone like Bayern, Real or Barca instead.
Former Barcelona director Jordi Cruyff has admitted the club almost signed Antony from Ajax while he was there, though they instead chose to bring in Raphinha.
Antony ended up moving from Ajax to Manchester United and it’s fair to say he proved to be a major flop at Old Trafford, but he’s since revived his career in Spain with Real Betis.
It seems Cruyff remains a big fan of Antony, describing him as a “special player” on today’s episode of The Overlap.
Antony celebrates a goal for Real Betis (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Barcelona viewed Raphinha transfer as lower risk than Antony
Barcelona have been under a lot of pressure due to the Financial Fair Play rules in La Liga, and Cruyff felt that signing Antony might be riskier than Raphinha.
Although Cruyff is a fan of Antony, he felt that if he flopped at the Nou Camp it would be hard to make any money back on him later, whereas if Raphinha struggled he would probably have suitors in England due to shining at Leeds United.
In the end, Raphinha proved a big hit for the Catalan giants anyway, so this was clearly a good decision by Cruyff and co. overall.
Even if we’ll never know now, it’s perhaps a shame for Antony that he didn’t end up moving to Barcelona when they had an interest in him, as it could have been a better step for him when it came to leaving Ajax.
Many players have had a lot of joy going from Ajax to Barcelona down the years, including of course, Cruyff’s legendary father Johan.
Verdict: Julian Alvarez over 1.5 shots on target Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Dachbet Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Saturday lunchtime, Atletico Madrid will welcome Valencia to the Spanish capital. Atletico Madrid Starting with the hosts, claiming a welcomed Champions League boost earlier in the week as they eventually clinched a pulsating […]
Chelsea’s recruitment drive shows no signs of slowing, with the Premier League giants now closely monitoring Barcelona’s highly rated midfielder Marc Casadó, according to TEAMtalk.
The 22-year-old has been on the radar of several top European clubs, but it is Chelsea who appear most determined to test Barcelona’s resolve.
Casadó has quietly emerged as one of La Masia’s brightest talents. A versatile midfielder with a strong tactical sense and exceptional work rate, Casadó has impressed for Barcelona’s first team and B side, often operating as a deep-lying playmaker or holding midfielder.
His intelligent positioning and sharp distribution have earned comparisons to former Barca captain Sergio Busquets, with many inside the club believing he could eventually fill that void long-term.
Barcelona could be forced to sell Marc Casadó
However, financial pressures at Barcelona could open the door to negotiations. The Catalan giants have been forced to make difficult squad decisions in recent transfer windows, and Chelsea are hoping to take advantage of that uncertainty.
The Blues reportedly made an official offer for forward Fermín López last summer and held talks over centre-back Eric García.
In addition, ongoing dialogue has been maintained regarding defenders Jules Koundé and Ronald Araúj, two players the London club have admired for some time.
Chelsea hold long term interest in Barca midfielder
Marc Casado in action for Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Despite previous failed attempts to sign midfielder Marc Bernal and Casadó himself, Chelsea remain optimistic that they can persuade the young Spaniard to make the move to Stamford Bridge.
The club’s hierarchy view Casadó as a long-term investment, a player capable of anchoring their midfield for years to come under Enzo Maresca’s possession-based system.
Casadó remains committed to Barcelona, where he is pushing for more first-team opportunities.
Yet with Chelsea’s continued interest and the Premier League’s financial pull, the coming months could see the young midfielder’s future come under serious discussion.
Arsenal are eyeing both Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao as long-term targets in attack, and are not currently seeking to sign a new striker.
As first reported here in my exclusive for the Daily Briefing, Arsenal still have a lot of faith in Viktor Gyokeres after spending big to sign him from Sporting Lisbon in the summer.
As such, the Gunners are not looking for a new centre-forward to replace Gyokeres, but are keeping in mind other attackers who could come in to help the Sweden international.
Sources tell me the names that feature most high up on Arsenal’s list are Rodrygo and Leao, who have long been on the north Londoners’ radar.
Arsenal relaxed about Viktor Gyokeres but eyeing Rodrygo Goes and Rafael Leao
Arsenal have made changes to their attack in recent times, with Gyokeres not the only new addition to Mikel Arteta’s front three over the summer.
Rafael Leao celebrates a goal for AC Milan (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Noni Madueke also joined, and has played on both the left and right flanks, while Eberechi Eze has also sometimes been used in a front three when he’s not deputised for Martin Odegaard in a more central role.
Still, Leandro Trossard is not getting any younger, and Gabriel Martinelli has been a little inconsistent, while both Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have had a lot of injury troubles.
That could leave room for a player of the profile or Rodrygo or Leao to come in and offer something different to help generally improve the strength of that front three.
Leao has mostly shone for Milan so would likely be a popular choice, and the stats below seem to back up that he might have the most all-round qualities to offer in that role…
Gabriel Martinelli stats vs Rafael Leao and Rodrygo Goes (DataMB)
Leao has this season performed best on non penalty goals and expected goals, as well as key passes and assists, though Rodrygo stands out for his dribbles and carries.
It will be interesting to see if either of these players end up being top targets soon, or if Arteta can work out an internal solution to get more out of Gyokeres at centre-forward.
One issue, however, is that PSG currently prefer to keep Barcola, and could even try tying the 23-year-old down to a new contract, with his current deal due to end in 2028.
Is Bradley Barcola a realistic transfer target for Liverpool?
Even if PSG want to keep Barcola, it seems sources view this as a potentially realistic deal for Liverpool.
Barcola hasn’t managed to establish himself as an automatic starter for PSG due to there being so much competition in Luis Enrique’s side, so he might well be tempted to seek a move elsewhere.
The Frenchman could have a key role if he joined LFC to replace Salah, while sources also suggested that other big names like Manchester United could be in for him.
Bradley Barcola in action for PSG (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
“Liverpool have already begun background work on replacing Salah,” one well-placed figure in the industry told me. “A player they really like, and have been following closely for some time, is Bradley Barcola.”
Other sources suggested that Barcola would be “open” to considering his options, so that could open up an opportunity for Liverpool.
What could Barcola bring to Liverpool?
Barcola has pace, skill, and an eye for goal from out wide, and given his age, he surely still has his best years ahead of him.
With a total of six goals and five assists in all competitions for club and country this season, it’s clear that Barcola is adding consistent end-product to his game as he matures and develops.
Then again, it won’t be easy for anyone to replace a legendary figure like Salah, who has a total of 250 goals in 420 appearances for Liverpool.
Salah has often hit over 30 goals a season for the Reds, so Barcola on his own probably wouldn’t be enough to replace that kind of output, with the club also likely to need more from current players like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz in attack.
Pep Guardiola has once again shown his class both on and off the pitch, earning praise for his post-match gesture toward Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes following Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.
The Premier League giants secured a crucial away win thanks to goals from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland.
But one of the night’s most talked-about moments came after the final whistle, when Guardiola approached Rodrygo for a brief but heartfelt conversation.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Guardiola revealed what he told the Brazilian forward, as reported by Fabrizio Romano:
“I went to Rodrygo and I told him, ‘What a player you are… he’s really unbelievable.’”
Guardiola’s warm words appeared genuine but inevitably fueled transfer rumours, especially since Rodrygo’s name was heavily linked with a move to City during the 2025 summer transfer window.
Rodrygo, 24, has endured a turbulent campaign under manager Xabi Alonso. Once considered one of the brightest young attackers in world football, the Brazilian has struggled for consistency and playing time, finding himself in and out of Madrid’s starting lineup.
Before this clash, Rodrygo had gone 281 days without a goal. On Wednesday night, he finally broke his drought with a composed finish, a much-needed confidence boost despite Real’s defeat.
Alonso has tried deploying Rodrygo in several positions, including as a central striker, but the tactical shifts have hampered his rhythm.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham made an intriguing comment after his side’s 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester City in the Champions League last night.
The England international played 90 minutes and set up the opening goal for Rodrygo Goes against Man City, who came from behind to win 2-1 at the Bernabeu.
That made it back-to-back defeats for Real, who have also won just twice in their last eight games in all competitions under struggling manager Xabi Alonso.
Alonso is surely running out of time to turn things around at Madrid, though Sky journalist Patrick Berger has posted on X with an update saying that the Spanish tactician is currently still safe…
??? Xabi Alonso will NOT be sacked for now and will be given the match against Alaves, Real Madrid sources telling us. @SkySportDE
Still, for now it seems sources are only committing to one more game for Alonso, and Bellingham made some interesting comments after last night’s game.
Jude Bellingham on Real Madrid fans booing
As well as cryptically saying that something had changed after this result, Bellingham also made it clear that the home fans were entitled to boo the team for this performance.
See below for the 22-year-old’s comments to CBS Sports, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano…
? Jude Bellingham: “Today something changed, I can feel that. Now we must understand that we have to improve, all of us”.
“I can understand the ‘boos’, people pay a lot of money to follow us and we play for the best club in the world”, told CBS Sports. pic.twitter.com/SKmClu9iXn
It’s not yet clear what Bellingham meant by saying that something had changed, but it’s pretty damning that he felt the fans were justified in booing.
This could be taken as Bellingham accepting that he and his teammates have let the supporters down, or it could be a dig at the manager for failing to get more out of them and overseeing another bad result.
What’s gone wrong for Xabi Alonso?
Alonso did a hugely impressive job at former club Bayer Leverkusen, establishing himself as one of the most exciting coaches in world football.
Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
28 games in charge
Wins
19
Draws
4
Losses
5
Win %
67.86%
However, the 44-year-old is not having the same effect at Real Madrid and perhaps that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.
Even if Alonso did so well at Leverkusen, he remains relatively inexperienced, and the Madrid job is arguably the biggest and most high-pressured in world football.
Alonso also inherited a slightly unbalanced squad that didn’t perform particularly well in their final season under Carlo Ancelotti either.
It could be that Real need a major rebuilding job, but it remains to be seen if they’ll be patient enough to let Alonso be the man to take charge of it.
Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months.
Liverpool and Barcelona are interested in signing the player, but the defender wants to join Liverpool. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old defender is “very keen” on moving to Liverpool as it is his childhood dream to play for them.
The development will come as a blow for Barcelona, who were hoping to sign the player. Meanwhile, it is no secret that Liverpool need more quality in the defensive unit. The England International could improve them immensely. Ibrahima Konate will leave the club when his contract expires, and he has not signed an extension with Liverpool yet. The Crystal Palace star could be the ideal replacement for the French international.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can agree on a deal to sign the player in the coming weeks. There have been rumours that Liverpool could look to pay a nominal fee and sign the player in January instead of waiting until the summer to sign him for free.
Liverpool have looked quite mediocre, defensively this season, and they need to tighten up in that area of the pitch. Signing Guehi in January would be a wise decision. Liverpool have looked quite mediocre, defensively this season, and they need to tighten up in that area of the pitch. Signing Guehi could help them get their season back on track.
Barcelona will need to improve defensively as well. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets, especially now that the 25-year-old would prefer to join Liverpool instead. The Premier League side have more financial resources compared to the Spanish champions as well. They will be the favourites to get the deal done.
When Xabi Alonso accepted the role of Real Madrid head coach earlier this season, optimism was high. A former midfield maestro with a reputation for tactical intelligence, Alonso was seen as the ideal candidate to usher in a new era of stability and success. However, just months into his tenure, the honeymoon period appears to […]
When Xabi Alonso accepted the role of Real Madrid head coach earlier this season, optimism was high. A former midfield maestro with a reputation for tactical intelligence, Alonso was seen as the ideal candidate to usher in a new era of stability and success. However, just months into his tenure, the honeymoon period appears to […]
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Verdict: Real Sociedad win Best Odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Dachbet Hoping to widen their buffer over the drop zone on Friday night, Real Sociedad will welcome Girona to the Basque Country. Real Sociedad Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have appeared to have turned a real corner on either side of November’s international break, […]
Real Madrid are interested in appointing Jurgen Klopp as their next manager.
Xabi Alonso has not been able to live up to the expectations, and the Spanish outfit are already looking for alternatives. It will be interesting to see if they decide to show him the door in the coming weeks.
Xabi Alonso to be replaced by Jurgen Klopp?
Alonso is a talented young manager with a bright future, and Real Madrid need to be patient with him. They should give him at least until the end of the season to showcase his true qualities.
Meanwhile, a report from Fichajes claims that Klopp would be open to taking over at Real Madrid, but he has made his conditions very clear to the Spanish club. He wants complete control of transfers, and he is also seeking a major overhaul at the end of the season.
It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are prepared to give him that kind of control in order to bring him to the club. He is a generational manager who has proven himself in Germany and England. There is no doubt that he could transform Real Madrid and take them to the top of European football.
It remains to be seen what he decides over the next few months. For now, it seems unlikely that Real Madrid will part ways with Alonso. Despite the mixed start to the season, the club needs to demonstrate their faith in him and hold out until the end of the season.
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Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of LaLiga with a frantic 5-3 win over Real Betis at La Cartuja, with Ferran Torres netting a sensational first-half hat-trick. Barca were stunned early as Antony opened the scoring after just six minutes, capitalising on a scramble of blocks and deflections for a close-range finish. Betis’ […]
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Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is open to a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. While Man Utd have made Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson their number one midfield target, Gallagher is also on their radar, and the former Chelsea star could be open to a transfer to […]
Real Madrid will look to make it back-to-back La Liga victories when they host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening. Los Blancos sit second in the table, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, while Celta occupy 12th place with 16 points from their opening 14 matches. With the title race heating up […]
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