Transfer News Today: Bellingham wins El Clasico, Romano on Man Utd, Chelsea plans, Arsenal anger

Robin Bairner

• 28 Oct 2023 22:55 BST
• 4 min read

Jude Bellingham’s dream start to life at Real Madrid continued as he scored twice to help defeat Barcelona in El Clasico.

The England international midfielder is now up to 11 goals in 11 games for Los Blancos, which is a run of form which has seen his transfer value explode.

On top of that, his influence is making a move to Real Madrid all the more attractive to former Borussia Dortmund teammate Erling Haaland, who praised his ex-teammate on Instagram.

Gimenez transfer saga accelerates

Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord is emerging as one of the transfer stories of the season, with the Mexico international star relentless in front of goal this season.

After rumours that Real Madrid and Tottenham are closing in on a deal for him, with a reputed fee of €100 million, the striker has taken to social media to issue a strongly statement over his future.

Real Madrid ‘really optimistic’ over Mbappe

Another player relentlessly linked to Real Madrid is Kylian Mbappe, and reports from Spain indicate that the Bernabeu side are now “really optimistic” of signing the forward from PSG.

Les Parisiens have reportedly targeted AC Milan forward Rafael Leao as his natural replacement.

Romano reveals Man Utd and Chelsea plans

Fabrizio Romano has stated that Manchester United and Chelsea both have the same idea in the transfer market, which could lead to the Premier League giants clashing.

Arteta risks star’s anger

Arsenal are ready to block a January transfer move away for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has been linked with Chelsea since finding himself relegated to the bench at the Emirates Stadium.

The keeper has ambitions to be England’s No.1 keeper at Euro 2024, and the prospect of spending the season as a replacement cannot be an attractive one.

Is Palmer Chelsea’s De Bruyne?

Chelsea suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, but Cole Palmer had Blues fans salivating after an encouraging performance.

Chelsea flop ‘hits rock bottom’

If Palmer is shining at Chelsea, Time Werner certainly did not, and a report indicates that he has “hit rock bottom” at RB Leipzig and is seeking a January transfer.

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