Timo Werner has acknowledged he will likely need to leave RB Leipzig if he wants to establish himself as a world-class forward.
The Germany international has developed into one of the Bundesliga s most highly rated young players, particularly since joining Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and AC Milan have all been linked with the 22-year-old, while Bayern Munich have reportedly identified the striker as the ideal potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
And Werner thinks he will only become one of the world s best players if he follows the example of team-mate Naby Keita, who is to join Liverpool on July 1.
To become a world-class player, I ll probably have to play in an even better team at club level, Werner told W…
Espanyol have made an approach to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes,.
The thirty-three year old is expected to leave Old Trafford in January after being frozen out by manager Louis van Gaal.
Newcastle United have also been linked with a move for the former Barcelona man, who has made just two appearances for the Red Devils since signing for them in January.
The North East outfit are on the lookout for a new shot-stopper after losing first choice Tim Krul for the rest of the season due to the Dutchman picking up a cruciate knee injury.
During his time at Barcelona, Valdes won a whole host of major honours including six league titles, two Copa del Reys and three Champions Leagues while internationally he was part of the Spain squads that …
Raphael Varane believes France team-mate Paul Pogba would be a fantastic addition if he joined Real Madrid.
Pogba, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu this off-season, but the midfielder remains at Manchester United.
Varane, whose team s pre-season struggles continued with a 1-0 loss to Tottenham at the Audi Cup on Tuesday, would welcome Pogba to Madrid.
I think we have a team. Pogba is a good player, I know him very well. For any team he would be fantastic, the defender said.
I trust my team-mates. If new players come, we ll see. I trust my team-mates.
Madrid have lost three of their four pre-season games, with their only victory coming over Arsenal on penalties at the International Champions Cup.
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Real Madrid are the latest in the line of clubs credited with interested in Donyell Malen of PSV Eindhoven.
The 20-year-old has been on impressive form for a while now, having become a regular feature in Ronald Koeman s Netherlands team and his talents have not gone unnoticed. He is currently being courted by the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona, who are all looking to add young firepower on the flanks.
Malen s football journey started at PSV s fierce rivals Ajax, whose academy ranks he left in 2015 to join Arsenal. Two years later he returned to his homeland, this time with PSV. This season he has scored an incredible 16 goals in 18 competitive matches already, which makes the interest of top European sides quite understandable.
Real are currently devi…
Brighton have announced the signing of James Milner on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
The former England international has agreed a one-year contract at the Amex Stadium, with the option for a further 12 months.
Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi told his club’s website: “I’m very glad to welcome James to Brighton.
We re pleased to confirm that will join us on a one-year deal with a year’s option when his Liverpool contract expires on 30 June.
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“He’s an excellent addition for us and I’m sure he will help to bring us to an even higher level.”
Milner, who won 61 international caps between 2009 and 2016, began his career with Leeds and has also p…
Having just sold Erling Haaland to Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund have another hot prospect on their hands, with every top club around Europe believed to be watching the developments around Jude Bellingham closely.
Media in Spain have already started their Real Madrid stories, quite typical when it comes to an in-demand young player, but countless examples in recent years prove it s usually a mere attempt at putting off potential competition. Nonetheless, Los Blancos will certainly be in that race, as will many other clubs.
Here s what journalists Fabrizio Romano and Jan Aage Fjortoft have to say on the subject, as guests of Fjortoft s son Markus.
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