Real Madrid open to signing Leeds United star with €3.5 million release clause - Reports

Real Madrid could make a stunning swoop for Leeds United's Rodrigo Moreno, who has a very reasonable €3.5 million release clause.

Los Blancos are set to complete the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in a deal that could exceed €110 million. To balance the books, they could turn to former Valencia forward Moreno to add squad depth.

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Reports from Cadena COPE suggest that Real Madrid will look for like-for-like replacements for players that have left or are due to leave their current club.

Madrid view Rodrigo as the ideal replacement for the departing Mariano Diaz. They reckon he would be a steal for the aforementioned price, which has dropped low due to Leeds' relegation to the Championship.

While Los Blancos will still be in the market for a marquee striker to replace Karim Benzema, they consider it important to plug the gap left by Diaz, too. The club were also considering RCD Espanyol's Joselu for a loan move, but the chance to sign Moreno at this price could be too good to pass up.

Rodrigo Moreno has made 35 appearances for Leeds United across competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing two assists. He could prove to be a quality squad player for Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid move nearly done, announcement imminent

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano blew the lid off the long-drawn saga - probably the biggest of the summer.

He posted on Twitter to confirm Jude Bellingham's transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid for €100 million plus add-ons. He's set to sign a six-year contract with Los Blancos, keeping him at the club till at least 2029.

🚨 Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid, here we go! Agreement in place with Borussia Dortmund. It’s done deal.

Fee: €100m plus add-ons.

Bellingham will sign six year deal valid until June 2029 agreed in April.

Medical tests already booked as Madrid wanted to get it done this week. https://t.co/0HFT9CUs15

Romano reported that Bellingham has completed his medical tests, and the only thing remaining is to sign the paperwork before the announcement is made official.

The 18-year-old will join Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga to make up arguably the most talented midfield quartet in world football currently in that age group.

The move should greatly benefit Bellingham, who will not be under pressure to play every game and could be effectively managed to prolong his career.