Real Madrid transfer news: Real Madrid snub Neymar and focus on signing young superstar as an alternate and more - November 23, 2018

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#3 Stewart Robson on Rashford to Madrid

Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. Florentino Perez is looking at the young Englishman as a possible signing to improve the attack of the Galacticos.

The fact that Marcus Rashford hasn’t been able to stamp himself as a starter at the Old Trafford makes him an easy target for the press. Former Gunner midfielder Stewart Robson, however, doesn’t think that he is good enough to play for the Blancos.

While he praised his pace and raw talent, Robson believes that he hasn’t developed a good understanding of the game and that he hasn’t learned much from manager Jose Mourinho.

“He’s got great pace and great potential, but he doesn’t understand the game at the moment,” Robson said.

“He hasn’t learned too much under Mourinho by the looks of it and he hasn’t always started.

“Have they found the best position for him?

Robson then added that while he plays better while representing the Three Lions, it still isn’t enough to consider him as a player of the level required at Real Madrid.

“He’s played better for England than Manchester United.

“But I still don’t think he’s good enough to play for Real Madrid at the moment.”

Finally, Robson stated that the player hasn’t really improved much in the past couple of years and that his intelligence and movement have actually regressed in that timeframe.

“I haven’t seen an improvement over the past two years.

“He was more intelligent with his movement two years ago, but now I see a player who wants to prove himself and makes bad decisions on the ball.”

#2 Berbatov on Rashford to Madrid

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The Rashford train doesn’t stop here, however, as former Manchester United and Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov has stated that the English youngster is a good player, regardless of his inconsistency this season.

“Rashford hasn't necessarily hit top form for Man United so far this season, but he is a good player with a big future ahead of him,” Berbatov said.

Rashford hasn’t been able to play 90 minutes so far this season, which is why it would be fathomable for Berbatov if the young forward decides to leave the club.

He did, however, add that he would be sad if Rashford leaves the Theatre of Dream and that the Old Trafford should do everything possible to keep him – but also warned that Real Madrid are an enticing option.

“If he is not happy with the lack of playing time, I can understand why he might start thinking about his options.

“I would be very sad to see him leave and Manchester United need to do all they can to keep him, but you can see why players head get turned when names like Real Madrid are mentioned.

#1 Madrid focussing on Mbappe instead of Neymar

The best teenager in the world

Barcelona-reject? Mbappe? Yes, you read that right. How does any club in their right mind say no to Kylian Mbappe? Especially if it was this past summer? That is exactly what Barcelona did.

At least that is what an agent claims. According to former football agent Josep Maria Minguella, he had offered Mbappe to the Blaugrana but they didn’t respond to it – and that was a mistake on Barca’s part.

"On the 5th August, I offered Mbappe to Barca. They didn't respond and now I believe they committed an error which will impact Barcelona for the next 10 years. His father told me that Kylian would've loved to have played alongside Leo Messi," he said.

Meanwhile, Don Balon report that Real Madrid have snubbed the option of signing Neymar and are focusing on Kylian Mbappe, who has been labelled as the plan B.