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Dani Ceballos does not regret leaving Real Madrid this summer

Spain international Dani Ceballos has said that he does not regret the decision to leave Real Madrid. The 23-year-old midfielder joined Arsenal on a season-long loan deal earlier this summer following a successful European Under-21 campaign with Spain where he was named as the player of the tournament.

Since then, he has already made a strong impression at the north London club with a goal and a couple of assists while he has also contributed with the defensive side of his game. Speaking in a press conference, Ceballos acknowledged that Los Blancos are doing impressively well at the top of the Spanish league but he does not regret the choice to joining the Gunners.

Zidane disappointed with Real Madrid’s stalemate against Real Valladolid

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted his disappointment after his team settled for a 1-1 draw against Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu. The Madrid giants were the dominant side throughout the game but they were made to toil to secure just the solitary point from the league encounter.

Karim Benzema appeared to have handed Los Blancos with the maximum points after scoring in the 82nd minute but the happiness was short-lived with Sergio Navarro levelling the proceedings for the visitors before stoppage time. Speaking after the game, Zidane acknowledged that the draw leaves a bad taste in the mouth despite the fact that the second half performance was not the best.

Unai Emery speaks on Real Madrid midfielder amid transfer speculation

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has praised the qualities of Dani Ceballos when asked about the midfielder’s potential move to the Emirates this summer. The Spain international is currently in the ranks of Real Madrid but he has been touted to make the move to the north London giants on a temporary basis this summer.

Speaking in a press conference, Emery was asked whether Ceballos could be making the switch to the Gunners this summer and he replied with a neutral tone saying:“I don’t want to speak about the names but Ceballos is a very good player.” Meanwhile, when pressed further regarding the potential new arrivals, Emery suggested that the club are looking to land at least three or four additions before the transfer deadline next month.

He said: “Our target is to achieve three, four players to really improve our team and squad now. We are being very demanding and we are also first speaking about the possibility to sign very big players, very expensive. The first player in our list is the first target and after, if we cannot have that then [we try to sign] the second, but thinking every time that they are going to improve our team.”

Arsenal have remained relatively quiet during the course of the summer transfer window and they have landed just Gabriel Martinelli from Ituano. However, reports have indicated that the club are discussing moves for the likes of Kieran Tierney, Wilfried Zaha and William Saliba and a deal for the latter appears close to completion.

Still, the move may not necessarily benefit the club, considering Saint-Etienne are expected to retain the defender’s services on loan for the 2019/2020 season. Arsenal are currently preparing for their third pre-season friendly of the summer against Bayern Munich. Emery is expected to field most of the senior players against the German giants.

Zidane admits either Courtois or Navas could leave Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has acknowledged that one of Thibaut Courtois or Keylor Navas could leave the club when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Courtois was recruited by Los Blancos last summer with a view to cementing the number one role with the club, but that has certainly not been the case since the return of Zidane as their head coach.

Speaking in a press conference, Zidane admitted that one of the goalkeepers could find themselves in a predicament during the summer and there remains the possibility of a potential exit, he said: “I would understand if a goalkeeper asked me to leave for the next season, it could happen. I said recently that I had the best three, both are there and there is another young man who has a very good future. Keylor and Thibaut are very good, I must choose just one of course and that is a complicated thing for me when I have to choose what is better for the team.”

Zinedine Zidane coy over Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has remained coy over the future of Gareth Bale at the Bernabeu next term. The Wales international has struggled to take up the responsibility of leading the attack since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last summer, and this has generated plenty of frustration among the supporters, who have jeered him on many occasions.

Speaking after the Eibar game, Zidane refused to rule out the potential sale of Bale when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year. He further added that the team were not impressed with the whistles from the crowd, given they are giving the best to secure the runner-up position for the league campaign.

Chelsea star Eden Hazard reacts to Real Madrid speculation

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has refused to speak on the speculation linking him with Real Madrid. The reigning European champions are understood to have recently made a formal approach to pursue the Belgium international from the Blues and this has further triggered concerns over the attacker’s future at the Bridge.

In a press conference covered by Metro, Hazard indicated that no club is waiting for him to sign, and he is focused on the job ahead with Chelsea which remains to qualify for the Champions League. When pressed further, the 28-year-old refused to assure his future to the west London giants by suggesting that his position will be assessed when the season concludes.

Will there be No Bale in the Starting Eleven of Real Madrid against Athletico Madrid?

It is a high chance that Gareth Bale will not be given a place in the first 11 of the team against Athletico Madrid as the team prepares for the Madrid Derby. At the Wanda Stadium, the two teams from the same city, but with a profound rivalry and history will be fighting against each other once again for pride and honor. Also, the player from Wales might not make the first 11 of the team that will drop to the field, although he might show up in the later stages as a change.

The goalkeeping staff of the team is spotted as Courtouis, having almost cemented his place as the first up goalkeeper. The four at the back will see some changes, some of them which are anticipated while the others are not. Varane and Carvajal are back into the team after playing their own suspensions and it is very likely that they would be slotted straight back into the first 11 of the team.

Sadio Mane speaks on his Liverpool future amid Real Madrid speculation

Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane has clarified that he is content with the Reds despite the regular transfer links with Real Madrid. The Senegal international has formed an excellent attacking trident alongside Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah over the past 18 months and their form has enhanced the Reds’ prospects of bagging a maiden Premier League crown.

In an interview covered by World Soccer, the attacker clarified that he does not get into the speculation which has regularly linked him with a move away from Anfield. He added that his concerns remain solely with the Merseyside outfit and he is hoping to make a mark in the club’s history by guiding them to regular silverware.

HAZARD: I LOVE REAL MADRID

The Belgian’s contract expires in 2020 and he has been linked with a move to La Liga as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Eden Hazard insists Zinedine Zidane’s departure from Real Madrid has not affected his admiration of the club and claims he will dictate any decisions on his future.

Santiago Solari not thinking about the club World Cup

Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari has indicated that his team are not thinking about the club World Cup just yet with a couple of key La Liga matches left to be played. The European champions are currently the two-time defending champions of the competition but Solari wants his side focused on the job in the lead-up.

Speaking after the Copa del Rey triumph over Melilla, he said: “There’s no time to think about it – we are not even sure who is in. The final of the Libertadores is being played here on Sunday. We are just looking at the next game, so we are still far away. There are many matches before that. There are three, two in LaLiga which are vital for us, and the other one comes in the Champions League. After that, we will have time to think about the Club World Cup. It’s a competition that I am passionate about, I think it’s brilliant.”

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