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Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Julian Weigl and Pepe
- Updated: December 29, 2016
Real Madrid will reportedly have to beat Barcelona and Manchester City if they’re to complete the signature of Borussia Dortmund midfield marvel Julian Weigl. Meanwhile, a host of Serie A teams have been linked with a move for Pepe.
Weigl has emerged as the next big talent at Signal Iduna Park after moving to the club from 1860 Munich 18 months ago, and Spanish daily Sport reported Real, Barca and City are all hunting a summer move for the youngster.
According to the report, Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez sees the German as the “new Sergio Busquets,” and he’s said to top the Blaugrana’s list of transfer targets who could replace their midfield anchor in the long term.
However, any move for Weigl is complicated by the fact he only just penned a contract extension with Dortmund, and the Mirror’s Alex Richards recently hailed some fine business on the Bundesliga club’s behalf:
New deal for Julian Weigl at BVB. Signs up until 2021. Astonishing rise since arrival from 1860 Munich. https://t.co/RVECyTT3cY
— Alex Richards (@AA_Richards) December 20, 2016
It’s easy to see why such an elite crop of European clubs are so invested in the midfielder considering he’s played the full 90 minutes in all but six of Dortmund’s …
