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Spanish sports newspaper Marca opens its front page with the headline “Bale’s mysterious injury”, claiming that “after having asked to leave, he is out with a contusion”.

Marca suggests that the Welshman is forcing his way out of Tottenham, although they point out that “Bale has ensured he will not push for the move”.

The Madrid daily also claims that Real Madrid and Napoli have closed a 37 million euros agreement to bring Gonzalo Higuain to Italy. “The Argentinian will sign a four-year deal”, they state.

Marca also publishes the latest words by Florentino Perez, who has declared that “Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career at Real Madrid”, ending the speculation about the Portuguese’s renewal.

The other main sports newspaper of Madrid, As, puts its focus on the second pre-season game that Real will play today at Lyon against Olympique. “Tickets are sold out”, they report. “The game is part of Benzema’s transfer payment”, they publish.

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez has said he his happy with life at the club under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

The 31-year-old keeper was signed in January by former boss Jose Mourinho as replaced Iker Casillas in the first team for the rest of the campaign.

With Casillas back to full form and fitness, and Los Blancos being under new management, it is widely expected that Lopez will drop down to the bench at the Santiago Bernabeu.

But the former Villareal man said at a press conference that he is looking forward to the new season and hopes to improve on last season’s performances.

He stated: “I have never thought about leaving. I have confidence in my ability and about maintaining my level and improving.

“If there have been offers then it is up to Real Madrid to evaluate them, but my position has always been to stay.”

The shot stopper added that he is expecting pre-season to step up through the gears following Madrid’s 6-0 win over Bournemouth.

He said: “We have a lot of difficult pre season matches and the one against Lyon is one of those. We have to work hard to get the best possible start in the league.”

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The latest Real Madrid trasnfer news includes the possibility of Los Blancos making a 50 million euros offer to sign midfielder Arturo Vidal.

The Chilean is one of Carlo Ancelotti’s favourites, and according to French website Voila, the Italian hasn’t ruled out his signing, although it seems complicated.

Juventus has refused several times to negotiate for the centre-half, but Real could have offer a big offer of 50 million in order to convince the Bianconeri, according to Voila. Vidal has a contract with Juve until 2016.

Another Juventus player who has been linked with Los Merengues, Andrea Pirlo, will not move to Bernabeu, according to Italian website CalcioNews24. The digital sports magazine claims that this transfer rumour published by Tuttosport was completely false.

If there is a player closer to signing for Real, that is Guilherme Siqueira, who has been pointed by Spanish media as the replacement for Fabio Coentrao in case the Portuguese leaves Madrid.

Spanish sports daily As reports that the Brazilian left-back has asked Granada’s president to allow him to sign for Real. Although his buy-out clause is 25 million euros, As claims Granada’s owner would let him go for 14m.

Pepe closer to Manchester City

British paper Daily Star claims that Manchester City have not given up on signing Pepe. According to the tabloid, the Citizens would be willing to offer 26 million euros for the Portuguese.

Italian sports website Tuttomercatoweb claims that the centre-half sale to City would go up to 35 million, and Real would invest that money in bringing Luis Suarez to Santiago Bernabeu for 40 million. However, Raul Albiol’s move to Napoli has made it difficult for Ancelotti to let Pepe go.

Another player who could be wanted in Manchester is Luka Modric. Manchester Evening News reports that United would go for the Croatian in case they fail on signing Cesc Fabregas.

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Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played down talk of linking up with his former boss Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

The PSG forward, who used to play for Barcelona, has been rumoured to be on Real’s wish list following Ancelotti’s arrival in June.

Speculation has also mounted about the 31-year-old’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu as it is known Los Blancos are on the hunt for a striker and missed out to PSG for the signing of Edison Cavani.

Despite the talk of a move, Ibrahimovic, who scored 35 goals last season, said he is happy in Paris.

The former Milan, Inter and Ajax forward said: “It is business as usual, on vacation I am linked with all the clubs. I still have a two-year contract and there is no reason for me to leave. I belong to PSG and have not thought about my future.”

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Spanish most sold sports newspaper Marca states in its front page that Gareth Bale has agreed a “six-year deal with Real Madrid”, earning “ten million euros per season”.

“Bale’s signing is hot”, they publish. “The player has told Tottenham he wants to leave and the transfer could be close during a meeting in Los Angeles”, Marca reports.

As claims today in its front page that Real Madrid have reach an agreement to sell Gonzalo Higuain to Napoli for 37 million euros and will use that money to sign Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.

“Luis Suarez for Higuain”, titles As. According to the Madrid daily, Napoli will make one payment of 37 million and could pay three more depending on their results in the next years.

“Liverpool are still waiting for an offer that is close to Suarez’s real value”, As states. And that could be over 40 million euros.

 

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan could leave the club shortly after it was confirmed he is in talks over a switch to Rayo Vallecano.

The keeper, who has made seven appearances for Los Blancos, was told by Carlo Ancelotti he is not part of his plans and was free to look for a new club.

According to Marca, Levante and Elche were both interested in the stopper but Adana would prefer a move to Rayo, who are based in Madrid.

The paper said Adan would have to take a pay cut to join Rayo but he is keen to move away from the Santiago Bernabeu in order to get regular first team football under his belt.

The 26-year-old has spent all of his career at Los Merengues having worked his way up through the youth teams.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Real Madrid for Manchester United this summer, ex-Los Blancos boss Jose Mourinho has said.

Speaking about his former star man at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mourinho, who is now with his former club Chelsea, said the Portuguese would not be following in his footsteps to join a club he is already familiar with.

He stated: “I know Ronaldo loves Man United and I know he loves the Premier League, but I think he is going to stay at Real.”

“It’s just a feeling, no contact, nothing just a feeling,” he added.

Mourinho also said the Red Devils would fall short in their attempts to sign Ronaldo because of Madrid’s strong financial position and lack of a need to sell.

He said: “What I know is that Real Madrid is such a rich club they don’t need to sell. It is such a rich club I think they can beat any offer a club can have on Ronaldo.”

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has rubbished reports the club has reached an agreement with Italian side Napoli to sell striker Gonzalo Higuain.

The forward, who has a contract at the Santiago Bernabeu for another three years, has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Cheslea and Napoli all summer long.

And reports emerged on Sunday night the Seria A side, who have already signed Jose Callejon and Raul Albiol from Los Blancos in recent weeks, has seen a 35 million euro offer accepted.

Rafa Benitez’s new side are flush with cash having sold star striker Edison Cavani to PSG last week for 63 million euros.

Speaking after Madrid’s 6-0 friendly win over Bournemouth, Ancellotti said reports of an imminent transfer for Higuain were rubbish.

He stated: “Higuain to Napoli a done deal? Not true, I don’t have any news about this. We still have to speak about Higuain as a Real Madrid player at this point. I spoke to him this week. He is a Real Madrid player and until we have news we have to consider him as a Real Madrid player and I would like him to stay with us.”

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Madrid sports newspapers emphasize the good understanding between Isco and Cristiano Ronaldo in their first match together. The Andalusian and the Portuguese complemented each other perfeclty to lead Real Madrid’s 0-6 victory at Bournemouth.

“Isco is in charge”, titles As, who also highlight the good game played by youngster Denis Cheryshev and new signings Daniel Carvajal, Casemiro and Asier Illarramendi.

Marca puts its focus on Isco’s great performance: “He was the leader and showed his huge talent”. Both Madrid sports dailies also emphasize Ronaldo’s good shape after scoring two goals in the game.

Marca publishes in its front page Carlo Ancelotti’s words after the game: “We’ve got players of high quality and all of them can play together”.

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Carlo Ancelotti got his Real Madrid reign off to the perfect start as Los Blancos crushed Bournemoth 6-0 in front of a sell-out crowd at the Goldsands Stadium on the south coast of England.

The Santiago Bernabeu side will be pleased with the link-up play on display at times in what was their first match of pre-season as preparations for the new campaign finally got underway.

Despite playing against far inferior opposition – Bournemouth have only just been promoted to the second tier of English football, the Championship- Ancelotti took a strong squad with him,

The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mesut Ozil all started, while there were also debuts for new signings Daniel Carvajal, Asier Illarramedi and Isco.

Ronaldo scored twice before half-time, one a trademark 30 yard free kick, while Sami Khedira converted Mesut Ozil’s corner to give Madrid a comfortable lead at the break.

Just a minute after the restart Gonzalo Higuain – tracked by Arsenal, Chelsea and Napoli- netted Real’s fourth. The rout was completed by Angel di Maria and Casemiro.

Madrid will now step up their pre-season campaign with games against PSG and Lyon before they embark on their US tour.

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