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Liverpool are interested in signing the Athletic Club Bilbao attacker Nico Williams in the coming months. The player has recently signed a new contract with the Spanish club, and he has a 100 million release clause in his deal. Liverpool are reportedly prepared to spare no expense in order to sign him, according to football transfers. However, the Spanish International is determined to join Real Madrid instead.

Real Madrid moved within a point of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga as they saw off Sevilla 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid had lost their last two home games, suffering defeats to Celta Vigo and Manchester City prior to away wins over Alaves and Talavera, the latter in the Copa del Rey. And they were unconvincing for long periods against a Sevilla side that stunned Barcelona earlier in the season and created plenty of chances in Saturday's tight encounter.

"Right now, I would sign Pedri for Real Madrid. He has Madrid qualities. Everyone would say Lamine, but I think Pedri would be a better signing," said Marcelo. Interestingly, there was a scenario wherein Pedri could have ended up playing for Real Madrid. The midfield superstar was called for a trial at the Spanish capital club during his youth football days, but they ended up rejecting him.

Madrid defenders David Alaba, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Trent Alexander-Arnold are injured, but left-backs Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras and forward Endrick are available following suspensions. Centre-back Antonio Rudiger, midfielders Dani Ceballos and Federico Valverde and Liga top scorer Kylian Mbappe have minor issues, while reports in Spain suggest forward Vinicius Junior could be rested. Midfielder Thiago Pitarch, 18, could make his full debut.

TEAMtalk can reveal how a much-hyped Liverpool replacement for Mohamed Salah may not make an immediate return to the Premier League, with the attacker also having his eyes firmly set on Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is the player in question, with sources revealing to us that the Frenchman is keeping his long-term options open, and that a move to Spain is not out of the question.

as the club continues to struggle to reach an agreement over a new long-term deal. According to Foot Mercato, negotiations between the German champions and the French defender have stalled, with the player unimpressed by Bayern's latest offer. The 27-year-old's contract runs out at the end of the current season, and if no breakthrough is made soon, Upamecano could become one of the most sought-after free agents in Europe next summer.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo would prefer a move to Real Madrid to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to Defensa Central. Mainoo is ready to leave Man Utd on a loan deal in the middle of the season. The 20-year-old England international midfielder has become frustrated by his lack of chances under manager Ruben Amorim. Mainoo has made 10 substitute appearances for Man Utd so far this season and has not started a single game in the league.

He could be in the future. He's doing very well,

I knew I'd be asked more about our opponents than about Alaves... it's not my place to comment on that, but Real Madrid are very prestigious opponents and they have a manager who's earned his position for a reason. It will be very difficult because they have a lot of resources, but we will try to maintain our style and take the initiative.

Liverpool have been plunged into uncertainty over the future of Ibrahima Konate, with the French centre-back yet to commit to a new deal amid mounting interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old's contract runs until the summer of 2026, but his hesitation to extend has set off alarm bells at Anfield, forcing the club's hierarchy to activate an emergency succession plan for one of their most important players.

The 27-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the London club, and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time. According to a report from Defensa Central, he does not have a future at Chelsea, and his agent has now approached Real Madrid to offer his client. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish outfit is willing to take up the opportunity and sign him on loan until the end of the season.

Is Xabi Alonso's time up at Real Madrid, why is everyone talking about Paul Pogba's camels, how is Turkish football headed into 'panic', can Lens push PSG for the Ligue 1 title and what on EARTH is going on in the Polish league this season? It's a packed Euro Leagues episode as Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to go through all the best stories across the continent in the last week.

Pep Guardiola has once again shown his class both on and off the pitch, earning praise for his post-match gesture toward Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes following Manchester City's 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. The Premier League giants secured a crucial away win thanks to goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland. But one of the night's most talked-about moments came after the final whistle, when Guardiola approached Rodrygo for a brief but heartfelt conversation. Speaking to reporters after the match, Guardiola revealed what he told the Brazilian forward, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: I went to Rodrygo and I told him, What a player you are he's really unbelievable.'

Los Blancos' Brazilian forward had ended a 32-game goal drought - a club record - to give under-pressure Xabi Alonso's men the advantage after 28 minutes. After a flowing move from the hosts, Jude Bellingham found Rodrygo on the edge of the box and the 24-year-old, whose future in the Spanish capital has long been the subject of much debate, beat O'Reilly with his first touch before firing past Gianluigi Donnarumma.