European giants Real Madrid have made contact with Arsenal about signing a top star this summer for Jose Mourinho, according to Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Gunners secured the Premier League title for the first time since 2004, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City, while they suffered defeat in the Champions League final on penalties against back-to-back champions Paris Saint-Germain, in a hugely successful season.

But after two trophyless campaigns at the Bernabeu, the Spanish side are looking to strengthen their squad, and new manager Mourinho has made one north London star a key target.

Real Madrid Make Call to Arsenal for Calafiori

Sky Sports report that Real Madrid have made a phone call to Arsenal about securing a deal to sign defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer.

Calafiori, who has been described as ‘unpredictable’ by Mikel Arteta, has been a regular for Arsenal this season playing at left-back but has seen injuries have an effect on him in recent campaigns, and he started the Champions League final on the bench behind Piero Hincapie.

Mourinho has identified the defence as an area of the Madrid side that needs strengthening, and feels that Calafiori’s ability to play at left-back and centre-back would be a huge benefit to his side.

The club have made a call to London to discover if a deal is possible, and after initial contact there is a possibility of opening negotiations to take the 24-year-old to the Bernabeu. No fee has been mentioned at this stage, but talks are expected to be led by Alessandro Lucci, who played a major role in taking Calafiori to Arsenal in the first place.

Real Madrid Usually Get Their Man

While Arsenal are in a very strong position when it comes to negotiating or demanding a high fee, it’s well known that when Real Madrid want to sign someone, they usually find a way to get a deal done.

Calafiori is a top talent, but injuries have certainly been a concern during his time at the Emirates. Hincapie and Myles Lewis-Skelly have both shown that they are more than capable of playing in the left-back role too, so if they can get a big fee in for him, then it may be worth considering.

With that said, if they decide that there is no deal worth doing for them, then keeping him means they will still have one of the best around in their squad, so they really are in a no-lose situation at this point.

Kim Kardashian, as expected, drew plenty of attention during her first appearance at a Formula One event as she supported her partner Lewis Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend.

The famous media personality and model faced strong backlash over the weekend for some of her behaviour. Her biggest mistake, in the eyes of many F1 fans, was brushing off legendary interviewer Martin Brundle.

Brundle always tries his best to have a word with the biggest figures around at any given F1 event. However, that doesn’t always fit into the desires of celebrities and well-known figures. The Sky Sports interviewer approached Kardashian, but was given the cold shoulder despite his best efforts.

Expert Gives Take on Kim Kardashian Snubbing F1 Legend

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Following the awkward paddock encounter, body language expert Darren Stanton has given his educated opinion on exactly why the American star was reluctant to get involved.

Stanton, who considers himself a ‘human lie detector’, pointed out to OLGB (via Irish Star) that a man appears from the right of the screen to whisper something to Kim. He said:

His conclusion was that she was told not to engage with any media, as he continued: “I would suspect she was told not to speak to the media, whether it’s Lewis Hamilton or somebody else, I’m just surmising this based on the interactions that I saw and also her reaction because body language-wise, she was walking towards Martin.”

Kardashian moved in a way that initially suggested she was open to a conversation with Brundle despite looking a bit awkward and confused. However, the whisper in her ear appeared to change that completely.

Stanton added: “Her body posture was pointed towards him as if she was going to speak to him, but then as soon as that guy came into shots and whispered in her ear, if you notice, she turned her posture back towards the direction she was going.

“That would be consistent with her body language and her reaction, because initially she appeared as though she was going to speak to Martin Brundle, and then it wasn’t until he came into shot, which interrupted her pattern.”

Kardashian Was ‘Keeping Her Head Down’ at Monaco GP

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While some people may think it was a case of celebrity arrogance, or even ‘nervousness’, Stanton believes the star of ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ was simply trying to stay out of the spotlight and allow Hamilton the attention instead.

He concluded: “I just think she was downplaying herself. If anything, I don’t think she was playing to the cameras. Some may say that’s nervousness, but I personally think she was just downplaying her presence to the press and the paparazzi, keeping her head down, she wasn’t engaging with the press to make sure she doesn’t hijack Lewis’ limelight because, obviously, he’s the main man.”

One of the UFC’s most dangerous lightweight contenders has given his verdict on a blockbuster fight that has had fans talking for the last few months.

The lightweight division has rarely lacked excitement, with some of the most explosive fighters in mixed martial arts history competing at 155lbs. As a result, any match-up involving two elite contenders quickly captures the imagination of fans. And when a former champion weighs in with a prediction, people tend to listen.

One of the division’s most respected names has recently revealed who he believes will come out on top in a showdown between two of the UFC’s most feared knockout artists.

The fighter making the prediction is none other than BMF Champion Charles Oliveira, who has shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje

Topuria has rapidly become one of the most dominant figures in the sport following his rise through the featherweight ranks and subsequent move to lightweight, where his power and confidence have made him an immediate threat to the division’s elite.

Gaethje, meanwhile, remains one of the most violent and unpredictable fighters in UFC history. Known for his relentless pressure and devastating striking, the American has long been considered one of the toughest match-ups at 155lbs.

Despite Gaethje’s reputation for chaos inside the Octagon, Oliveira believes Topuria will ultimately get the job done when the pair meet this weekend at the UFC’s historic White House event.

Charles Oliveira Makes Topuria vs Gaethje Prediction

“A fight’s a fight, but my money will be on Topuria to win,” Oliveira told MMA Junkie through an interpreter.

Oliveira also made it clear that he is not interested in chasing revenge against fighters who have beaten him in the past. Instead, his focus remains firmly on climbing back to the top of the lightweight division and fighting for the belt once again.

Speaking ahead of his UFC 326 fight, which he ended up winning, the Brazilian said: “I’m one fight away [from fighting for the belt], but right now I’m focused on one thing only: Max Holloway. But if we’re going to speculate like everyone else, I think he [Topuria] has every chance in the world to knock Gaethje out and keep the belt. Then, I think by the end of the year, he fights Makhachev for the title and vacates his belt.”

Rather than dwelling on past defeats, the Brazilian prefers to focus on the future and on the ultimate goal that has driven him throughout his time in the UFC.

“The reality is, I’m not looking for rematches, I’m not looking for revenge on the guys who have fought me,” Oliveira said. “I’m just looking to fight, and I want to win, and I want to be the champion. So, whoever has the belt, that’s who I’m fighting. It’s not specifically looking for that rematch with him.”

With the lightweight division continuing to evolve and new contenders emerging all the time, Oliveira’s experience and finishing ability mean he is unlikely to be far away from another major opportunity.

And with Topuria vs Gaethje set to take place at the UFC White House event, the Brazilian has already made it clear who he expects to leave the Octagon victorious.