Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid has reportedly made the first contact necessary to sound out a potential transfer involving a Brazilian star.

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Real Madrid has turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, according to Relevo. The Dutch defender's Liverpool co

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool stars who are currently free to negotiate with foreign clubs over a free transfer.

Real Madrid have rejected the chance to sign Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, who will be a free agent when his Liverpool contract expires in the summer, after being approached by the 33-year-old's management.

Why Los Blancos Rejected the Liverpool StarReal Madrid have reportedly turned down an intriguing proposal to sign one of Europe’s finest defenders, Virgil van Dijk,

Liverpool have an offer on the table worth €50m for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The offer consists of an initial payment of €35 million, with the remaining €15 million to be paid next season.