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Transfer Talk: Real set to cash-in on Isco, James

Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund’s signings, and questions whether or not they’ve done enough to win next season’s Bundesliga title.

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe and Ian Darke weigh in on the contentious relationship between Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

As the tug of war for Matthijs de Ligt continues, ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti weighs in on Barcelona and Man United’s chances of landing the young Dutch star.

Craig Burley and Ross Dyer work through the latest potential summer transfers, including Memphis Depay making his way to Anfield.
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Madrid set to cash-in on stars
It promises to be a summer of dizzying transfer activity at the Bernabeu this summer, with more comings and goings than a whole series of Love Island. According to Marca, Los Blancos will be looking…

LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid set to cash in on Isco, James Rodriguez to fund overhaul

Raphael Honigstein joins the crew to weigh in on Borussia Dortmund’s signings, and questions whether or not they’ve done enough to win next season’s Bundesliga title.

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe and Ian Darke weigh in on the contentious relationship between Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

As the tug of war for Matthijs de Ligt continues, ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti weighs in on Barcelona and Man United’s chances of landing the young Dutch star.

TOP STORY: Madrid set to cash-in on stars
It promises to be a summer of dizzying transfer activity at the Bernabeu, with more comings and goings than a whole series of Love Island.
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According to Marca, Los Blancos will be looking…

Transfer Talk: PSG ponder triple swoop for Madrid’s Kroos, Isco and Bale

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TOP STORY: PSG ponder Madrid triple swoop

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are considering a sensational triple swoop for Real Madrid trio Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos…

LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG ponder triple swoop for Madrid’s Kroos, Isco and Bale

With the transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs set to open soon — find out when the transfer window opens and closes across Europe’s top leagues – rest assured that Transfer Talk is scouring the world’s media and setting correspondents loose to see what is on the agenda. You can click here to review all the latest transfers.

TOP STORY: PSG ponder Madrid triple swoop

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are considering a sensational triple swoop for Real Madrid trio Gareth Bale,…

Zidane and Isco both get 7/10 in Real Madrid returns vs. Celta

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner predict La Liga’s notable fixtures from this weekend, but will Real Madrid get back on track under Zinedine Zidane?
Zinedine Zidane’s second spell as Real Madrid coach began with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga, as the recently sidelined Isco and Gareth Bale got themselves on the scoresheet.
Positives
The fact that Isco, who had been ostracised under Santi Solari, scored the opener was a perfect sign that Zidane is ready to fix all that has gone wrong this season. Bale’s performance and goal showed there seems to be no hard feelings over the falling out with the French coach last season either.
Negatives
For…

Real Madrid keep or dump: What will Zidane do about Bale, Isco, Marcelo, Ramos & Co. this summer?

Everybody is expecting a summer of change at Real Madrid following last week’s elimination from the Champions League and the prospect of a season without a trophy. Club president Florentino Perez and chief executive Jose Angel Sanchez have some huge calls to make, and if history is anything to go by, they’ll be making most of them on their own, albeit with input from Zinedine Zidane, who returned to the club on Monday.
With that in mind, here’s some unsolicited advice from me and Graham Hunter:…

Real Madrid’s Isco says he doesn’t get same chance to play as his teammates under Solari

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner sift through the more notable fixtures in La Liga this weekend, including Atletico Madrid’s clash with Real Madrid.

Spanish correspondent Sid Lowe says that despite his poor cameo in the Clasico and the rise of Vinicius Junior, Gareth Bale might still have an integral part to play at Madrid this season.

Paul Mariner shares some insight on Mauricio Pochettino’s chances of ending up at Real Madrid, and if it would be a good fit for the Argentine.
Real Madrid playmaker Isco says he is not “enjoying the same opportunities as his teammates” in an apparent criticism of coach Santi Solari on social media.
Isco was a regular for previous boss Julen Lopetegui but has barely featured since Solari took charge last October, starting just three games in four months. Even youngsters Vinicius Jr., 18, and Fede Valverde, 20, are getting much more playing time than the 26-year-old Spain international.
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Real Madrid’s Solari rejects Isco claim that he does not get same chance as teammates

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner sift through the more notable fixtures in La Liga this weekend, including Atletico Madrid’s clash with Real Madrid.

Spanish correspondent Sid Lowe says that despite his poor cameo in the Clasico and the rise of Vinicius Junior, Gareth Bale might still have an integral part to play at Madrid this season.

Paul Mariner shares some insight on Mauricio Pochettino’s chances of ending up at Real Madrid, and if it would be a good fit for the Argentine.
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has rejected Isco’s claim that he is not getting the same opportunities as his teammates.
After indicating on Thursday that he felt he was being unfairly treated, Isco featured in Friday’s training session but suffered a back complaint and is unlikely to feature at Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Asked at his prematch news conference about Isco’s claims, Solari said: “The job of a professional footballer is to train at 100 percent to be ready for the team.
“All our…

Isco needs more Real Madrid game time to keep Spain place – Luis Enrique

The FC panel answer your tweets on if Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson is the next Steve Nicol, where Isco’s future lies and much more.
Spain coach Luis Enrique has said Real Madrid’s Isco needs more playing time with his club if he is to maintain his place in the national team.
Isco, a regular for his country since Luis Enrique took over in July, has started only three times in 21 club games since Santiago Solari replaced Julen Lopetegui at the Bernabeu in October.
Luis Enrique, who watched Madrid’s 4-2 win at Espanyol on Sunday, in which Isco was left on the bench, told Movistar Plus: “As it is right now, I don’t know if I would…

Isco, Marcelo fail to seize opportunity as Real Madrid limp by Leganes in Copa del Rey

FC’s Ale Moreno delves into what is going wrong for Isco at Real Madrid as rumours continue to swirl over his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The FC guys are incredulous that Isco keeps being left out as Real Madrid struggle to put together results under Santi Solari.
Real Madrid made very heavy work of qualifying for the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, winning 3-1 on aggregate over Leganes. Despite Leganes dominating Wednesday’s last-16 second leg at Butarque, Los Pepineros were only able to manage one goal.
Positives
Just 12 months after going out of the Copa to their suburban neighbours in the quarterfinals, Los Blancos did enough to progress to the last eight on a night when Atletico Madrid crashed out. No new fitness problems was also a plus — considering…

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