What the papers say
Real Madrid will reportedly consider the long-term futures of midfielders Luka Modric, 37, and Toni Kroos, 33, earlier than committing to a transfer for Jude Bellingham in keeping with the Daily Mirror through Diario AS. The England star has reportedly been urged to reject a transfer to Liverpool, the place Jurgen Klopp is considered an enormous fan of the 19-year-old, with rivals Manchester City and Manchester United additionally eager admirers, however it’s Madrid who’ve emerged as frontrunners for his signature.
However Liverpool are main the race to signal Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this summer season if the 24-year-old is unable to agree a brand new contract at Stamford Bridge, in keeping with the Daily Mail.
Elsewhere, the Blues have reportedly renewed their curiosity in Josko Gvardiol however must act this yr to keep away from paying a £97 million launch clause for the RB Leipzig defender. The Times says the 21-year-old Croatia star got here near a transfer to Stamford Bridge final summer season when Chelsea have been in superior talks with the Bundesliga facet.
Barcelona might be compelled to dump a few of their largest stars because the troubled membership look to lift £178m. Facing deep monetary points, the Spanish giants could also be compelled to promote as much as 10 of their gamers to release funds – amongst them is ex-Leeds star Raphinha, 26, who solely arrived on the Nou Camp a yr in the past.
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Bruno Guimaraes: Mundo Deportivo stories Real Madrid are maintaining tabs on Newcastle’s 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder for the rest of the season as a possible different choice to Bellingham.
Naby Keita: Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport says Inter Milan are hoping to signal the 28-year-old this summer season when the Guinea midfielder’s contract expires at Liverpool.
