Ronaldo hands his transfer demands to Real chiefs
Cristiano Ronaldo has handed his transfer demands to Real Madrid chiefs, with two goalkeepers part of the list, according to Diario Gol, via Daily Mail.
The Portuguese apparently does not believe that Kiko Casilla or Keylor Navas are of a good enough standard and wants two new players to replace them.
Ronaldo reportedly also wants more reinforcements in defence although he has apparently stated that he is happy with the current forward line in place at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid set to sign Kepa
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Real Madrid are set to activate the Kepa Arrizabalaga's release clause and secure the signing of the Athletic Club goalkeeper, Marca reports.
Athletic are not interested in selling the 23-year-old Spain international, but the European champions will bypass negotiations with the Basque club by paying the €20 million required to trigger his clause and begin talks with the player.
Athletic will, however, make an attempt to persuade the shot stopper to snub Zinedine Zidane's side and remain at San Mames.
Kroos to be sold to Man United
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Real Madrid are ready to offload Toni Kroos to Manchester United in an effort to help fund a sensational move for PSG star Neymar, according to The Express .
Madrid want Neymar to be the long-term replacement for Ronaldo, though the club will have to comply with FFP, and even the sale of Gareth Bale may not be enough to meet the regulations, with the German tabbed as the additional fall guy.
PSG and Manchester City are also being tabbed as potential buyers for Kroos.
Madrid to call off Hazard pursuit
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Real Madrid are set to call off their pursuit of Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard, according to Marca .
Instead, Zinedine Zidane is planning on giving a chance to 23-year-old Marco Asensio as the club believes adding the Belgian would further hinder the Spaniard’s development.
In fact, the report states belief from the directors in Asensio is so high, they have stopped any further attempts to sign Hazard.
Icardi waiting on Real move
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Mauro Icardi is stalling on signing a new contract at Inter as he waits on Real Madrid to make a move, reports AS .
The Argentine forward has starred in Italy again this season and has been heavily linked with a switch to Santiago Bernabeu.
Real reach Rafa Mir agreement
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Real Madrid have a deal in place to sign Valencia striker Rafa Mir for €500,000, claims Marca .
He will join the youth ranks in the Spanish capital having finally got his wish of making a move, with a switch blocked last summer.
Real to break world record for Neymar?
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What are your 2018 predictions? Goal's chief correspondent Peter Staunton believes it's possible that Neymar could break his own world record transfer fee with a switch to Real Madrid.
Read the full 18 thoughts for 2018 feature here.
Asensio warns Real he could quit
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Real Madrid youngster Marco Asensio has threatened to quit the club and join a European rival, according to Diario Gol .
The Spanish forward, 21, has been in fantastic form for the Blancos this season and is considered one of their most promising up-and-coming players in years.
However, he's only started nine Liga games and is willing to consider offers from interested clubs Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain unless he gets more game-time.
Benzema out until mid-January
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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is expected to be out of action for up to three weeks after suffering a hamstring strain.
The Frenchman did not feature in Madrid's training session on Saturday and underwent a medical examination instead, having made an early exit in a 3-0 loss to Barcelona on December 23.
Read the full story right here on Goal!
Ronaldo set for Man Utd return
Manchester United are watching with keen interest reports of a clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and senior Real Madrid figures, claims the Mirror .
The newspaper states that the relationship between Ronaldo and Florentino Perez has broken down, leading to doubts over his future at the Bernabeu.
And United would be well-placed to bring back the man who came to prominence should he refuse to continue in Spain.
Ronaldo, it is claimed, has even made secret trips to England to review prospective private schools for his son in recent weeks.
Madrid offer Bale for Kane swap
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Real Madrid are ready to offer Tottenham cash plus former Spurs star Gareth Bale in order to complete the signing of Harry Kane, according to the Daily Star .
Kane has powered his way into Europe's elite with an outstanding 2017, outscoring both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over the last 12 months.
And that form has put him firmly in the gaze of Madrid, who would be prepared to sacrifice the player they made the world's most expensive ever back in 2013 by sending him back to White Hart Lane.
Madrid to smash transfer record for Hazard
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Real Madrid are getting ready a £120 million offer to pry Eden Hazard from Chelsea according to the Sun .
The offer, which would break the British transfer record, is part of an attempt to pressure Chelsea into selling the attacker with two and a half years left on his deal.
If Chelsea wait until Hazard has a year left on his contract, his value would drastically drop.
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