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The major talking point to emerge in the press this morning is that of the future of Malaga playmaker Isco – who, according to As, has already agreed a deal with Real Madrid.

Under the front page headline “Isco belongs to Real Madrid”, the paper claims a 30 million euro deal has been agreed between the two clubs and the player himself has agreed personal terms. He will become the third arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer following those of Daniel Carvajal and Casemiro.

Laurent Blanc’s appointment as boss at PSG has kick-started events for Los Blancos, who both Marca and As say will appoint outgoing manager at the Paris club, Carlo Ancelotti, early next week.

Once the new manager is installed, the papers say attention wlll turn to player recruitment. Here at realmadridnews.com we reported earlier this week about Madrid’s interest in bring Ilkay Gundogan to the club next summer as replacement for Xabi Alonso.

According to Marca, the signing of the Borussia Dortmund player could happen this summer, with Ancelotti said to be keen to bolster his midfield options.

And finally there is plenty of praise for Madrid youngster Jese, who scored a brace as Spain’s Under-20 team dismantled the USA 4-1 in their opening match in the Uner-20 World Cup.

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Television channel BeIn Sport, property of Paris Saint Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has announced through its Twitter account that the French club have reached an agreement with Laurent Blanc to become their new manager.

This leaves the door open for Carlo Ancelotti to end his relationship with PSG and join Real Madrid. Spanish sports newspaper Marca claims that Los Blancos will announce the signing of the Italian as Jose Mourinho’s successor in the next few hours.

As, the other main Madrid sports daily, states that Florentino Perez will name Ancelotti as soon as PSG officially announces Blanc’s arrival at the Parc de Prince club.

Laurent Blanc has been out of work since he left the French national team in 2012 after two years in charge. His previous job and only experience as a club coach was at Girondins Bordeaux from 2007-2010, where he won a Ligue 1 title.

Sources have said Perez was waiting for the new manager’s arrival to start negotiating deals for the new signings, so if Ancelotti is confirmed, Real could start moving the summer transfer market in the next few days.

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Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has said he believes current Los Blancos left back is the best defender in the world.

The 25-year-old is currently representing his country, Brazil, in the Confederations Cup and has put in some impressive displays, prompting the praise from the former occupant of the left back role at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Roberto Carlos, who now coaches in Turkey, spent 11 years in the Spanish capital, making 512 appearances and scoring 66 goals in total.

Speaking to Spanish daily, Marca, he stated: “There’s no doubt about it, he’s the best defender in the world.”

He added of Marcelo, who has won 22 caps for Brazil, that “he gets better by the day, a spectacular player. To me he looks happy, and that reflects on how he plays”.

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Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane hopes to be fully fit ahead of pre-season training.

The French central defender overtook more senior players such as Pepe to become an important member of the team under previous manager Jose Mourinho.

But the 20-year-old suffered a knee injury playing against Espanyol in May and was forced to have surgery.

He is now back in France and recovering at the training base of his former club Lens.

Speaking to the Ligue 1 club’s website, he said he was on track to be ready for the start of the new campaign in August.

“The objective is to be ready for the games at the start of pre-season between July 10 and 15. I played nearly the whole of last season and I hope to be able to join up with the group as normal. An injury is never welcome, but it is part of a footballer’s life,” he stated.

He described some of the recovery work he is doing on a daily basis, which includes strengthening of the muscles, and specific work on his knees.

Varane, who started his career at Lens, was also keen to thank his previous club for allowing him to train at their facilities, enabling him to recover and be close to his family.

He said: “This club will always have a special place for me. The simple fact of having returned inside its walls makes me happy. I am very devoted to this club, and always follow its results.”

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Spanish sports newspaper Marca claims that Real Madrid and Malaga will meet today to start negotiations for the transfer of Isco. “Summit for Isco”, they title.

Both Madrid dailies put their main focus on Spain’s 10-0 win over Tahiti in the Confederations Cup. Real Madrid defender’s Sergio Ramos and Raul Albiol were the starting centre-back pair.

Meanwhile, Iker Casillas did not play any minute, leaving his spot in the starting eleven to Liverpool’s Pepe Reina. Vicente del Bosque is reported to use all three goalkeepers in the first round, one for every match.

Casillas could return to the line-up in the semifinals after having played his first official game since January against Uruguay in Spain’s starting match at the Confederations Cup.

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Real Madrid look set to be in a two horse race with Premier League side Arsenal to secure the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi, according to the Daily Express.

Reports have suggested the Gunners were keen on making a move for him, but following success with the Spanish side in the European Under-21 Championship this month, Los Blancos are also believed to ready to make a move.

The Santiago Bernabeu club are on the look out for a long-term replacement for Xabi Alonso, and see Illarramendi’s passing ability and vision as key in being able to fit into the side.

The 23-year-old, who has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2018, has a 28 million euro buyout clause.

It is also not known whether the player wants to stay with Sociedad for another season having helped them qualify for the Champions League following a remarkable campaign for the Anoeta club.

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Tottenham Hotspurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has reiterated his desire to keep hold of star winger Gareth Bale.

The Welshman has been strongly link with a move to Real Madrid this summer with a number of Los Blancos players discussing publically how he would be a good addition to the squad.

Club ambassador Zinedine Zidane has also made many comments about Bale, who scored 26 goals for Spurs last season, as the finished with their highest ever points tally in the Premier League and qualified for the Europa League.

Reports have suggested Los Blancos want to tie up an 85 million euro deal for the winger before pre-season training begins in July, along with the signing of Malaga’s playmaker Isco.

But Marca quoted a bullish Villas-Boas as saying: “We have the pledge of the chairman that Bale is not going to leave the club.”

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Betting companies have suspended bets on Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain moving to Arsenal – suggesting a deal may be near completion.

SkyBet announced on its Twitter feed that following a number of bets being made on the Argentinean striker moving to the Emirates Stadium it will not be taking any more bets on that scenario occurring.

The 25-year-old is thought to have agreed a 140,000 euro a week deal with the Gunners. A fee of around 25 million euros is thought to have been agreed, but the transfer won’t be officially announced until Los Blancos have appointed a new manager to rubber-stamp the deal.

Italian champions Juventus were thought to be interested in Higuain but pulled out of the race, leaving Arsenal as the only suitors. The north London side are in need of some more firepower as they look to reestablish themselves in the Premier League elite.

Higuain scored 16 goals in 28 La Liga appearances last season, and he has netted 17 times for his country to date.

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Real’s homegrown youngsters are at the centre of the latest Real Madrid transfer rumours. Alvaro Morata has been reported to have received confirmation of his stay, while Denis Cheryshev will very likely be included in one of this summer’s deals.

Morata himself admitted Florentino Perez phoned him after winning the European Under-21 Championship and the Golden Boot with Spain. “We are counting on you for next season”, Real Madrid’s president told him.

Marca claims that Castilla’s midfielder Denis Cheryshev will be departing this summer with a similar buy-back clause to that of Daniel Carvajal. In fact, the Madrid newspaper states it is almost certain the youngster will play in the Bundesliga.

The other main Madrid sports daily claims that Cheryshev could be included in a deal with Malaga to lower Isco’s transfer price. In any case, Real would also include a clause to buy the player back in two or three years, As maintains.

Another problem to solve for Real is the future of assistant coach Aitor Karanka, who still has three years remaining on his contract. Marca claims the Basque is doubting on whether going to Chealsea with Mourinho or going to the United Arab Emirates.

Sources have reported Karanka could be Al Ahli’s next manager, replacing Quique Sanchez Flores, and that Mourinho could have backed his former partner for the job.

Robert Lewandowski staying in Dortmund

Two of the most desired players by Florentino Perez seem a bit further now. Robert Lewandowski has been reported to stay one more season at Borussia Dortmund, after the German club’s general director confirmed the striker will finish his contract.

Meanwhile, Gareth Bale signing is also getting complicated. Tottenham Hotspurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has assured the Welshman “will not leave” this summer.

The Daily Mail also reports that Spurs and Los Blancos are after Brazilian youngster Paulinho. Corinthians midfielder was closed to signing for the Londonians for 17.5 million Euros, but Real’s interfearance has forced them to up the bid, according to the British paper.

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Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is top of Carlo Ancelotti’s wish list should he take over as boss at Real Madrid, according to reports.

Marca says that while Los Blancos continue to work on the signings of Gareth Bale and Isco, Ancelotti also wants the club to bring in Vidal and PSG player Marco Varatti.

Chile international Vidal played a key role in securing the Seria A title for the Turn-based club, and has caught the attention of Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United.

The paper said the deal for Ancelotti is close to being agreed, which could see the start of a bidding war for 26-year-old Vidal’s signature.

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