Rumour Has It: Real Madrid makes contact over Mane move

Having developed into one of the world's best attackers, Sadio Mane is reportedly being targeted by Real Madrid.

Liverpool star Sadio Mane

Real Madrid is already eyeing a move for Liverpool star Sadio Mane at the end of the season.

Mane has developed into one of the world's best attackers, starring for the Premier League leader and finishing fourth in the 2019 Ballon d'Or.

Now, another one of Europe's biggest clubs is making initial moves for the 27-year-old.

TOP STORY – REAL MADRID MAKES CONTACT OVER MANE MOVE

Real Madrid has spoken to Mane 's representatives about a possible move, according to Le 10 Sport.

Mane is contracted at Liverpool until 2023, but appears to be attracting interest from the La Liga giant.

The Senegal international has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 27 games in all competitions this season.

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ROUND-UP

- The January transfer window will see Chelsea and Manchester City enter a bidding war for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell , according to The I.

- Similarities between  Moussa Dembele  and Didier Drogba have made the Lyon striker a target for  Chelsea  boss Frank Lampard, according to Sky Sports News, with the 23-year-old having scored 10 goals in 25 appearances for the Ligue 1 side this season.

- Mikel Arteta is keen to assess all of his options as he aims to lift  Arsenal  back into the top half of the Premier League table, and he is considering a recall for £27million centre-back  William Saliba  from his season-long loan at Saint-Etienne according to The Mirror.

- Also on Arsenal 's to-do list is a bid for promising RB Leipzig defender  Dayot Upamecano , who is also a target for  Tottenham  and  Manchester United , according to the Daily Mail.

- Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce wants to bolster his midfield with the addition of Burnley pair  Danny Drinkwater  and  Dwight McNeil , and reports in The Telegraph say Genk striker  Mbwana Samatta  is also on his radar.

- Carlo Ancelotti said he will wait until January 5 before discussing potential transfer targets with the  Everton  board and when he does El Desmarque has suggested Real Madrid midfielder  James Rodriguez  could be one of the names on his list.