Real Madrid transfer news LIVE: Man Utd talks, Chelsea decision, big De Gea update
REAL MADRID transfer news is hotting up - and Express Sport brings you all the latest rumours and gossip.
Real Madrid transfer news LIVE:
Neymar eyed
Neymar has been offered back to Barcelona in what would be the biggest transfer shock in football history.
Spanish newspaper Marca claim Neymar’s entourage have spoken to Barcelona and offered them the chance to re-sign him - a year after they sold the superstar for £200million.
But it’s claimed Barcelona chiefs have showed little interest and that a deal going through is only a ‘slim possibility’.
If Neymar does move back to La Liga it is more likely that he will end up at Real Madrid, whose president Florentino Perez remains keen.
Pogba wants move
Man Utd star Paul Pogba is desperate to leave Old Trafford, reports in Spain claim.
The £89m midfielder had a hit-and-miss season under Jose Mourinho this year.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Pogba will quit United this summer.
They say the France international wants to quit Old Trafford and join Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Pogba doesn’t feel his relationship with Mourinho can be repaired - and he’s willing to call time on his United career.
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Kante eyed
Chelsea star N'Golo Kante could be heading to Real Madrid this summer, reports in Spain claim.
The France international has been sensational for the Blues following his move to Stamford Bridge in 2016.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, new Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is desperate to sign Kante this summer.
They say Lopetegui, who was sacked by Spain this week just 24 hours before the start of the World Cup, is a huge admirer of the midfield maestro.
Martial talks
Man Utd star Anthony Martial could be heading to Real Madrid this summer, it’s claimed in Spain.
The France international is likely to quit Old Trafford this summer, with his agent Philippe Lamboley revealing the time has come for the winger to find a new club.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Jose Mourinho is pushing the former Monaco ace towards Real Madrid.
They say Martial’s agent has contacted Real president Florentino Perez to offer the United star’s services.
Don Balon add that Perez is seriously considering the offer, with the Real chief keen to bolster his attacking ranks at the Bernabeu.
Allegri was offered job
Massimiliano Allegri admits he turned down the Real Madrid job, before they appointed Julen Lopetegui.
Florentino Perez was left scrambling for a new boss after Zinedine Zidane resigned.
They have now announced Lopetegui will take over. He was supposed to take charge after Spain’s involvement in the World Cup but has now been sacked.
But Allegri has revealed he was offered the job.
He explained: "I thanked Florentino Perez, who called me, but I had given my word to the club [Juventus]."
Bale going nowhere
Gareth Bale wants to stay at Real Madrid and work under new manager Julen Lopetegui.
Lopetegui accepted the job as Madrid’s new manager on Tuesday and was then sacked by Spain on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match against Russia.
According to ESPN, Bale, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, is keen to prove himself to Lopetegui and his preferred option is to stay at the Bernabeu and fight for his place.
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De Gea update
Real Madrid believe they can sign David De Gea for £100m this summer.
De Gea is Madrid’s top target to be the new goalkeeper next season.
And now they believe they can get their man.
With Lopetegui taking over as manager, he will make De Gea is top target.
And the MEN claim they think a £100m bid would get him.
Alisson deal agreed
Real Madrid have agreed terms with Roma goalkeeper Alisson, Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim.
Real are now expected to push through a deal for the Brazil No 1.
Alisson is said to have agreed a six-year deal with the European champions.
Real’s offer to Roma currently stands at £52m, while the Italians are holding out for £69.9m.