Real Madrid remain in the hunt for the La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles this season. Manager Carlo Ancelotti's men are leading the league title race and will play holders Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, El Hadji Diouf has advised a Liverpool star to stay at Anfield amid interest from Los Blancos. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants have been slammed by Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett for their treatment of the player.
On that note, here's a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on 27th March 2022:
El Hadji Diouf urges Mohamed Salah to turn down Real Madrid
Former Liverpool star El Hadji Diouf has advised Mohamed Salah to stay at Anfield beyond the summer.
The Egyptian is in the final 18 months of his current contract with Liverpool. Talks of an extension have not yielded positive results so far. Real Madrid are planning to take advantage of the situation and secure the 29-year-old's signature.
However, Diouf believes Salah will have to start from scratch if he moves to Spain. The Senegalese claimed that the Egyptian is better off staying at Anfield and aiming for more success. He said:
“It's obvious that Liverpool should accept Salah's demands. If I were Salah, I'd stay with Liverpool. He might be able to earn more money somewhere else, but he's already the best player at the club; with Mane and together they will win many more trophies. He's 30 years old, and I am asking him to play another four years with the Reds. A move to Real Madrid would mean starting from zero."
He continued:
"Salah has to realise that he is African, and he will never be treated like the Europeans players. They will never give him a bigger contract than the others. The same thing happened to me when I was at Liverpool. They told me I couldn't go back to my country to play with the national team."
Salah has been on a tear this season, scoring 28 times across competitions.
Jonathan Barnett slams Los Blancos for Gareth Bale treatment
Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has slammed Real Madrid for their treatment of his client. The Welshman has been an isolated figure at the Santiago Bernabeu over the past few seasons. He has struggled for chances under Ancelotti and looks set to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.
Speaking recently, Barnett also said that his client’s future remains undecided.
"If Real Madrid had integrated him into the team more, they would have a great player. But we will live with it and move on. He's one of the best British players ever and the best Welshman ever," said Barnett.
He continued:
"Gareth doesn't know anything about what will happen in the summer. It all depends on Wales. We haven't spoken to anyone ye;, we'll make the decision sometime in June."
The 32-year-old is currently with the Wales national team and also hit back at the criticism aimed at him by the media.
"I have developed a thick skin during my time in the public spotlight, but that doesn't mean articles like these don't cause damage and upset personally and professionally to those at the receiving end of these malicious stories," said Bale.
Bale has scored just once in five games this season.
Lyon ready to move for Karim Benzema next summer
Lyon are planning to sign Karim Benzema on a Bosman move in the summer of 2023, according to The Hard Tackle via Defensa Central.
The French striker has been on fire for Real Madrid this season, registering 32 goals and 13 assists from 34 appearances. However, his current contract expires in a little over 12 months from now, and there has been no talk of an extension yet.
Los Blancos are hot on the heels of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe as they prepare to usher in a new era at the club. The Norwegian is tipped to take over the mantle from Benzema, whose future hangs in the balance.
Les Gones are planning to make the most of the situation and bring their prodigal son home next year. However, Madrid are tipped to tie their star striker to a new deal.
Aleonhkss
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10+ Goals every match + Clean sheets with our wall in the Goal Next Season.
Niaepuy
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Real Madrid in coming time
TB28
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Benzema services Madrid honestly and has never disrespected the club for one meanwhile he's earning around half of Bale wages, if you don't know, C.R7 was sold because the Real Madrid board trusted Bale to lead the team, instead, he pays back with "IN THAT ORDER"
To be honest Bale is too respectful to the club and fans than other way around. His two stunning goals as substitute against Liverpool in UCL final won Real Madrid a cup but next morning press dominated by Ronald’s exit from Real Madrid and Zidane even didn’t show minimum respect to Bale for his contribution. Real Madrid fans and team are not worthy of his service. If I were Bale, I would have ditched them long times ago.
dadcdelsz
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even camavinga and valverde dont had much game time already I believe if we sign him he is gonna be in the bench they should just sign a winger that are fast and good drilling like vinicius,and value about 15million is enough age about 18years old
and he also start often than camavinga and valverde
dadcdelsz
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what about Rodrigo!
rodrygo is a right winger bruhh
wosikpstu
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HALA MADRID 🤍
yubciklnr
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even camavinga and valverde dont had much game time already I believe if we sign him he is gonna be in the bench they should just sign a winger that are fast and good drilling like vinicius,and value about 15million is enough age about 18years old
what about Rodrigo!
dadcdelsz
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even camavinga and valverde dont had much game time already I believe if we sign him he is gonna be in the bench they should just sign a winger that are fast and good drilling like vinicius,and value about 15million is enough age about 18years old
slgeek
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mehn . never met a biased an greedy comments like dis... how would you behave in reality if u comments like this
It's just Liverpool playing style is more similar to Barcelona compared to Real. No other reason.
Pinadeinos
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real Madrid should buy Vinicius' sub Antony the Brazilian younger forward. Antony can play midfield
Pinadeinos
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real Madrid should
Kahdeiosy
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Real need Salah? Not when he is already 30.
Wedesneh07
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Salah has to start from scratch if he move to Real Madrid. But if he mive to Barcelona he doesn't need to start from scratch. He is already halfway there. Nevertheless he should stay at Liverpool.
mehn . never met a biased an greedy comments like dis... how would you behave in reality if u comments like this
Hanimnpyz
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Madrid will buy a player with Thirty's never it's won't happen
Mandklprsu
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Rubbish , Diouf was a very stubborn player , Realmadrid doesn't want Salah , Gareth Bale choose Golf and Wales ahead of Realmadrid , so he was asked to leave but he choose to stay back milkbthr clibu on the bench and you all expect him to be treated nicely for that , stupid Greedy GREMLIN
nesdeio
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Luka modric Abdulrahman
Sergioramoshd
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We don’t want salah right now especially with haaland and mbappe being close to joining no need for salah
jhaydiet
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I agree Real Madrid and Madrid treated Bale very badly. He contributed directly and positively for their continuous success in UCL and La Liga but he was never given credit for that. Real Madrid made him suffer for CR7’s branding and fame as they wanted to challenge Barcelona and their star Messi with a sole competitor, which is CR7. That’s not fair on Bale
Benzema services Madrid honestly and has never disrespected the club for one meanwhile he's earning around half of Bale wages, if you don't know, C.R7 was sold because the Real Madrid board trusted Bale to lead the team, instead, he pays back with "IN THAT ORDER"
Sabiujr1
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where is camavinga??
Yodeilsuyz
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TB28
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Liverpool should pay industry par to Salah
TB28
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I agree Real Madrid and Madrid treated Bale very badly. He contributed directly and positively for their continuous success in UCL and La Liga but he was never given credit for that. Real Madrid made him suffer for CR7’s branding and fame as they wanted to challenge Barcelona and their star Messi with a sole competitor, which is CR7. That’s not fair on Bale
slgeek
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Salah has to start from scratch if he move to Real Madrid. But if he mive to Barcelona he doesn't need to start from scratch. He is already halfway there. Nevertheless he should stay at Liverpool.