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LIVE After missing out on Lukaku, Chelsea target £62m Morata
With Diego Costa supposedly bound for Spain, the FC crew assess potential replacements Chelsea can pursue.
The football world is awash with gossip. Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
TOP STORY: Chelsea to open Morata bidding
After losing out to Manchester United in the battle for Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea will make a £62 million move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to the Sun.
It reports that Antonio Conte "is desperate to agree a deal for Morata," with hopes of bringing Lukaku back to Stamford...Real Madrid's Theo Hernandez fails at keep-ups in front of new fans
When the deal went through last week, Theo Hernandez became the first player to directly cross the divide between Atletico and Real Madrid for 17 years.
The young defender was unveiled in front of several thousand fans at the Bernabeu after finalising his £20 million transfer and, as is customary, was asked to perform a few keepy-uppies to keep people entertained.
¡Ya está aquí! @theo3_theo ya pisa el césped del Bernabéu! #HalaMadrid #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/kJxVcHYpwG
-...Bayern Munich to bid for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez
Paul Mariner and Alexis Nunes dissect the questions looming over Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
Thomas Lemar notched nine goals and 10 assists in Ligue 1 last season. Is he off to Arsenal?
The football world is awash with gossip. Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
TOP STORY: Ancelotti eyes Rodriguez reunion
Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Real Madrid's James Rodriguez to Bayern Munich and, according to a report in Colombia, "an offer will be coming over the next few hours."
Javier Hernandez Bonnet, sports director for Colombia's Caracol TV, said on Monday that Ancelotti wants to reinforce...Finding James a new home on Madrid's to-do list ahead of preseason tour
FC's Bundesliga expert dissects James Rodriguez's move to Bayern Munich and why it's not so far-fetched.
Zinedine Zidane has been getting his summer business out of the way in tidy order as he prepares his Real Madrid squad for the 2017-18 season. The recent additions of Atletico left-back Theo Hernandez and, reportedly, Real Betis and Spain under-21 midfielder Dani Ceballos have all but concluded the Frenchman's immediate affairs in the transfer market, even if the latter smacks somewhat of Madrid's historical tendency to lick their lips at the current flavour of the month without due consideration...Could Cristiano Ronaldo go to jail? Understanding his complex tax case
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says you must presume Ronaldo is innocent following tax evasion reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids commenting on his future with Real Madrid following Portugal's win over Russia.
On July 31, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will appear in a Spanish court to testify in a case in which he is accused of evading taxes.
A Spanish state prosecutor claimed Ronaldo failed to pay €14.7 million on image rights earned between 2011 and 2014 and that he used a shell company in the Virgin Islands to "create a screen in order to hide his total income."
A judge will decide if there are grounds to charge him with a crime and, if there are, the possibility exists that Ronaldo could...Real Madrid ready to break transfer record to sign Mbappe
Amid reports that Zinedine Zidane called Kylian Mbappe about joining Real Madrid, Julien Laurens weighs in on a potential move.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Top story: Real won't miss out on Mbappe
Such is Real Madrid's fear of missing out on Kylian Mbappe, Marca reports that they will move for the Monaco striker this summer and pay a world-record transfer fee, rather than wait a year until he enters the final year of his contract.
The Spanish publication writes that Madrid ended up...Cristiano Ronaldo now has his own personalised Swarovski crystal boots
As if his ego needed any further boosting, Cristiano Ronaldo has been bestowed with a clutch of unique custom football boots to commemorate his incredible career to date.
The Swarovski crystal-studded boots were designed by Daniel Tokunbo to herald Ronaldo's contribution to both Premier League and La Liga history.
Cristiano's boot in his Real Madrid colours featuring his no.7, his face and name in the CR7 museum @museucr7funchal in Madeira, alongside his 4th golden ball (Ballon d'or award) Customised by @bytdaniel @elma_oficial @cristiano @franciscardoso1 @angietdaniel #cr7 #cristianoronaldo #swarovski #crystals #footballplayer #cleatdream #footballplayer #footballseason #football #ronaldofans @Realmadrid #Realmadrid @footballboots #footballboots #footballboots.co.uk #cristiano7_india @cristiano7_india @museucr7funchal #mercurial #flair20 #cr7onlinestore #madridista A post shared by T Daniel Tokunbo (@bytdaniel) on Jun 12, 2017 at 4:36am PDT
Three pairs of Tokundo's outlandish creations have been been added to the collection at the Cristiano Ronaldo museum in the Real Madrid star's home town of Funchal, Madeira.
Cristiano Ronaldo"s 2nd customised boot to commemorate his time playing in the Barclay's Premiership at Manchester United by @bytdaniel now on show at his museum @museucr7funchal Follow our page for future events and collaborations @cristiano @elma_oficial @cr7onlinestore @franciscardoso1 @lukerind @angietdaniel #cr7 #swarovski #cristianoronaldo #mufc #manchesterunited #football A post shared by T Daniel Tokunbo (@bytdaniel) on Jul 3, 2017 at 3:43am PDT
The two 'La...Real Madrid's sensible side shines through in loan return of Jesus Vallejo
Jesus Vallejo says he is excited to finally wear the Real Madrid shirt, two years after they originally signed him.
Summer is the season with the least competitive football available, so the average fan has to make do with related, but indeed less exciting, pieces of entertainment. Signings are obviously one of them, and while some supporters salivate expecting the arrival of a big name, even if the player in question isn't really what the squad needs, others are happy simply with a loanee coming back to his club after a good formative period.
Examples of those extremes can be easily be found in Real Madrid's...Transfer Talk: Decision time for Dani Ceballos
Real Madrid really wants Ceballos, but will they be able to get him?
Dani Ceballos, a confirmed target for Real Madrid and Barcelona, now has just 24 hours to decide on a move or risk Los Blancos pulling the plug on a deal that includes a five-to-six-year contract and a place in Zinedine Zidane's squad, reports AS.
For more on Ceballos to Real Madrid, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.Alvaro Morata setback means Real Madrid's summer just got more complicated
Paul Mariner and Alexis Nunes dissect the questions looming over Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
News that Manchester United seem have to ended their interest in Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata is the latest complication in a summer that Los Blancos president Florentino Perez had expected to be nice and calm.
Just a few weeks ago, Madrid had looked set for a relatively placid transfer window, following their historic claiming of the Champions League and La Liga double -- with Zinedine Zidane's side generally acknowledged as being the best around and not in need of any major overhaul.
The general...Cristiano Ronaldo posts first family picture with all three of his children
Cristiano Ronaldo has had a hectic few months, winning the Champions League, taking part in the Confederations Cup and becoming a father for the second and third time.
Currently on a well-earned holiday, the Real Madrid star has shared an updated family photo, along with the one-word caption "Blessed."
Blessed pic.twitter.com/Sby3sUOjVa
- Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 4, 2017
The photo shows Cristiano and his 7-year-old son, Cristiano Jr., cradling the two latest additions to the Ronaldo...Real Madrid and Barcelona target Dani Ceballos - Five things to know
Craig Burley addresses Hector Bellerin's comments in regards to youth development in England and Spain. Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos earned the Most Valuable Player award after helping Spain finish as runners-up at the European Under-21 Championship in Poland. Now, he is one of the most sought-after playmakers in La Liga.
According to reports, Real Madrid and Barcelona are both hoping to sign the 20-year-old. Given he remains under contract with Betis until June of 2020, Ceballos' modest €15 million release clause makes him an even more attractive transfer target.
Here are five things...Cristiano Ronaldo fan gets his idol's free kick silhouette shaved into hair
Seeking to pay tribute to his idol, one young Cristiano Ronaldo fan requested a customised haircut to reflect his love for the Real Madrid star.
So began the lengthy process of having Ronaldo's pre-free kick silhouette shaved into the back of his head.
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Mohamad the Iranian barber, take a bow. Fine work.
It really is an excellent likeness, complete with Ronaldo's trademark No. 7 jersey number and a stationary football, ready and waiting to be cannoned into the defensive wall from 50 yards out.
Chris covers the funny side of the game for ESPN FC in the Toe Poke blog.Real Madrid should resist temptation to go after Betis star Dani Ceballos
The FC panel discuss the lack of love for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid and wonder if it's time for him to make a move.
Amid reports that Zinedine Zidane called Kylian Mbappe about joining Real Madrid, Julien Laurens weighs in on a potential move.
Tuesday, the Fourth of July, was a gloriously silly day in 2017's silly season. While Madrid newspapers claimed that Real Betis' young star, Dani Ceballos, was bound to join Real Madrid, Barcelona media had the same player on their covers, apparently dying to play for ... Barcelona. Needless to say, both can't be right. It might well be that neither is.
The fact is the 20-year-old has become one of the biggest sensations of the summer after his outstanding performances in the European Under-21...Danilo Luiz da Silva managed to save some face with Real Madrid in end
The FC panel discuss the lack of love for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid and wonder if it's time for him to make a move.
Danilo Luiz da Silva didn't have many highlights with Real Madrid, particularly considering his hefty salary.
After 56 matches in two seasons, Danilo Luiz da Silva seems bound to leave Real Madrid for Juventus, as the Bianconeri look to replace Dani Alves with a younger Brazilian fullback.
The news of Danilo's likely departure is hardly a surprise to any Real Madrid fan. Overall, his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu has been largely disappointing, given his €31 million price tag and the high expectations his signing generated in the summer of 2015.
Despite Daniel Carvajal's tendency to pick up muscular...Gareth Bale dodges Cristiano Ronaldo questions with quick getaway
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is clearly not keen to discuss the future of his apparently disgruntled teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bale spent last weekend back home playing a celebrity golf tournament at Celtic Manor in Newport where his Wales team, which included comedian Rob Brydon and ex-Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy, finished fourth in a competition won by an England selection featuring former rugby captain Mike Tindall and TV presenter Denise van Outen.
The former Tottenham Hotspur player...Predicted XI: Who will start for Real, Chelsea, Arsenal, United, Barca, etc?
ESPN FC's club correspondents were given the task of picking their team's XI, including potential transfer targets, for when the season kicks off.
Chelsea's predicted XI.
CHELSEA: Champions go all out
Tiemoue Bakayoko is in line to be Chelsea's first signing of a busy summer, and Antonio Conte's plan has long been to pair him with N'Golo Kante in central midfield. Alex Sandro represents a clear upgrade on Marcos Alonso at left wing-back and should arrive at Stamford Bridge as the world's most expensive defender.
Romelu...Real Madrid can resist the lure of market madness this summer
The FC panel discuss the lack of love for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid and wonder if it's time for him to make a move.
Cristiano Ronaldo visits his newborn twins, Real Madrid release Zidane's son and more in The Sweeper.
Real Madrid striker Mariano's move to Lyon signals the start of what should be a comparatively quiet summer at the Bernabeu.
Much like last year, when the re-signing of Alvaro Morata from Juventus began and ended Zinedine Zidane's cash business, the transfer window won't so much be thrown wide open as left ajar to let in a rare breeze of tranquility.
The return of Borja Mayoral from Wolfsburg provides a ready-made replacement for Mariano, with one youth graduate stepping into the boots of...Hernandez brothers set for Madrid sibling rivalry if Theo joins Real
Copa del Rey: Theo Hernandez (33') Barcelona 1-1 Alaves
Amid reports that Zinedine Zidane called Kylian Mbappe about joining Real Madrid, Julien Laurens weighs in on a potential move.
Janusz Michallik explains why Atletico Madrid is the best option is for Saul amid links between the midfielder and Barcelona.
Although fresh media reports claim that Real Madrid remain keen to bring both Theo and Lucas Hernandez across the capital from Atletico Madrid this summer, it looks most likely that the brothers will be facing each other on opposite sides of the divide in the Spanish capital in the coming seasons.
Wednesday morning's Marca went big with a story headlined "Lucas in the pipeline," which said that Madrid had long been tracking the older brother and even tried to pay his €40 million release clause...Playing time at the centre of Alvaro Morata's Real Madrid dilemma
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed there have been no offers from Man United for Alvaro Morata.
Shaka Hislop breaks down the latest surrounding Alvaro Morata's potential move to Man United.
Stevie Nicol feels Man United should do their best to sign Alvaro Morata, Jordi Alba and Fabinho to bolster their squad.
This summer could be a very long one for Alvaro Morata. The Real Madrid striker is positioning himself for a Bernabeu exit but the list of suitors for his services is not extensive; Manchester United the only club that have been seriously linked with a move for the Spain striker, but even the free-spending Old Trafford board have baulked at the asking price and not without good reason.
Florentino Perez is reportedly seeking to bank a fee of €80 million for Morata, which would make the 24-year-old...
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