The France striker’s career in Spain began disastrously after a run of one goal in seven matches. Now, with 18 goals, he’s rediscovered his form thanks to a change in mindset
Carlo Ancelotti prefers experience, which the Liverpool captain has in abundance, and the Spanish giants can sign him for free, offer the wage he deserves and silverware he craves
Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 5: Hansi Flick’s side score five goals in opening 48 minutes and overcome red card for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to clinch Spanish Super Cup
Liverpool have made clear that they do not want to let the right back leave this month but the Spanish side are weighing up whether to test Anfield club’s resolve
Anfield club refuse to enter into negotiations to sell right back who is out of contract at end of season and Real will now hold talks with the player about summer move
Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold will be free to speak to foreign suitors from January 1, but club chiefs remain relaxed
New format means there is real jeopardy for the likes of Real, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to make the last 16
Premier League champions face competition from Real Madrid for Florian Wirtz and are also interested in Bruno Guimarães and Martín Zubimendi
Swedish media outlets had claimed France and Real Madrid forward was suspect in case, but prosecutors have closed the inquiry without charge
Real Madrid player is less visible since Kylian Mbappé’s arrival – and showed his maturity is still a work in progress after claiming that he had been made an England ‘scapegoat’
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