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And welcome to this, Friday’s Real Madrid blog, which will keep you updated throughout the day with everything to do with Los Blancos.

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2:32pm – Madrid or Manchester a tough choice for Brahim Diaz

Brahim Diaz finally stretched his legs – as well as the back of the net – for Manchester City on Thursday night. By Sunday, though, it will only have put him in a fouler mood.

Unless Pep Guardiola rewards him with a spot on the bench the 19-year-old will once again be in the Etihad Stadium’s stands, peering down on a pitch that will seem as far away as it has ever been.

With Real Madrid circling in preparation for the end of Diaz’s contract next summer, the pull of returning to Spain for the Malaga-born attacker must be strong.

Here, Chris Bailey weighs up the pros and cons of choosing Madrid or Manchester.

1:15pm – Gary Neville praises Real Madrid’s Ramos

Gary Neville has named Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos and Liverpool bruiser Virgil Van Dijk as the two central defenders he believes would improve Manchester United’s defence the most.

United legend Neville was answering questions from fans on Twitter, and covered subjects from Tottenham’s chances of winning silverware, his time at United and the fortunes of Salford City.

Read more here.

12:56pm – Eden Hazard warned to reject Real Madrid move

Danny Murphy says Eden Hazard should remain at Chelsea and become the club’s best ever player rather than opt for a mega money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The Chelsea superstar has been warned there are no guarantees he would find ‘happiness’ at Real.

Read more on this here.

11:08am – Bravo to Benzema

10:05am – Real Madrid duo in running to win Golden Boy award

Real Madrid youngsters Vinicius Jr and Achraf Hakimi are among the 20 finalists bidding to get their hands on this year’s Golden Boy award.

The duo will be vying to dethrone Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, who remains in the running to become the first player to win the Golden Boy twice.

Read more on this here.