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Real Madrid is one of the top European clubs that value stability in the UEFA Champions League. This is what helped them win 14 UCL titles. The arrival of new, high-performing recruits is key to their success.
Jude Bellingham is the club's newest signing. The English central midfielder joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023 for 103 million euros. The signing of Bellingham adds depth to their squad, especially in midfield.
There are four places where they can line up in midfield. They can choose to use only central midfielders like Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Federico Valverde.
The second option could be to use Edouado Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaneni in central defensive midfield and then use Federico Valverde in attacking midfield.
A third option could be to use Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde in attacking midfield and then place Aurélien Tchouaneni in central defensive midfield. The final option could be to use Toni Kroos, Mariano Diaz and Luka Modric in central midfield.
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Manchester United are trying to bolster Erik ten Hag's squad at the start of the summer transfer window after announcing the departures of several first-team players.
Mason Greenwood has been retained by Manchester United
Manchester United are extremely busy backstage after the summer transfer window opens on Wednesday.
Like their Premier League rivals, United are rushing to finalize a plan to strengthen Erik ten Hag's squad. A top striker is at the forefront of the club's thoughts as they await the conclusion of the ongoing takeover saga.
Harry Kane has been closely linked with a move from Tottenham to United, but the club are now looking elsewhere. Meanwhile, a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is also being considered. United have also announced their shortlist before the end of June when the contracts will expire. With that in mind, here's the latest news from the club.
Greenwood among selected players
Mason Greenwood remains suspended by Manchester United, but was placed on the club's shortlist on Friday.
Greenwood remains under contract with United, despite the results of an internal investigation into whether he has brought the club into disrepute by being charged with willful rape, control and coercion. as well as actual bodily harm. These charges were later withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service. He was retained along with Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Rhys Bennett, Ethan Laird, Tom Huddlestone, Mateo Mejia.
Ramos gets the green light
Goncalo Matias Ramos (26) of Portugal celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 between Portugal and Switzerland
Goncalo Ramos emerged as a true Harry Kane replacement this summer after Jorge Mendes was told he could sell the Benfica star.
United have abandoned their pursuit of Tottenham star Kane due to Daniel Levy's unwillingness to sell. Ramos scored 25 goals for club and country last season and can thrive in the Premier League.
Benfica wants £80m plus additional terms to sell Ramos, who has been suggested by Bruno Fernandes. "I think Goncalo [Ramos] has everything to play in the Premier League," Fernandes told Portugal's Sport TV channel.
"He plays with intensity, presses well and is really good in the box. He's strong. Obviously he's still very young and will improve a lot."
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have traveled to New York to negotiate with United representatives over the past month to win the race against Sheikh Jassim.
INEOS director Ratcliffe remains quietly confident of the possibility of success, and The Telegraph reports that Ratcliffe "is known to have flown to New York for interviews in the past month" in an attempt to increase his chances of success. His presence at those talks stood in stark contrast to his rival, Sheikh Jassim, who sent representatives to Manchester to meet leaders, tour facilities and conduct assessments. scheduled at the beginning of the year instead of attending on their own.
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