Bellingham prefers Real Madrid move
Jude Bellingham is wanted by a host of top clubs in the summer with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United among those linked with a move for the teenage Borussia Dortmund midfielder. But, according to Spanish outlet Relevo, the Englandinternational’s preference is to join Real Madrid. Bellingham, who scored twice in Dortmund’s 5-0 win over Stuttgart on Saturday, could be worth up to £130m in the summer.
Arsenal Target To Leave As Free Agent
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka is all set to leave his club for free next season as per Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside. Arsenal are linked with a move for the French defender along with other European clubs.
PSG keen to extend Messi’s contract
Paris Saint-Germain are keen to keep Lionel Messi at the club by activating the option to extend his contract by an additional 12 months, according to Le Parisien. Messi has produced nine goals and 10 assists in 15 matches this season and has reportedly been told by PSG’s de-facto sporting director Luis Campos that the French champions want him to remain in the capital beyond the end of his deal, which expires next summer.
Ronaldo won’t go out of Europe
If Cristiano Ronaldo decides to leave Manchester United in January, he will try and sign for another European club and not head to MLS or Saudi Arabia according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.
PSG to rival Man Utd for Benfica’s Silva
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in £90m Benfica defender and Manchester United target Antonio Silva, according to The Sun. The 18-year-old Portuguese centre-back has impressed after breaking into the first-team this season.
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OFFICIAL: Norwich youngster Roberts signs first pro deal
Norwich academy player Alex Roberts has signed his first professional contract with the club.
OFFICIAL: Carrick appointed Middlesbrough head coach
Michael Carrick has been appointed Middlesbrough head coach. The former Manchester United midfielder replaces Chris Wilder, who was dismissed on October 3 following five defeats in the first 11 Championship games of the season.
