Moussa Sissoko issues come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid

Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko is eager to force a move away from the North East with Real Madrid his preferred destination.

The 26-year-old turned heads for France at Euro 2016 after an underwhelming domestic season for the Magpies that saw them relegated to the Championship.
Liverpool were reportedly considering a £35million bid for Sissoko with Madrid and Juventus also interested in acquiring his services.
"I hope Real will come for me. I'm still waiting," he told the BBC World Service. "If Real Madrid are interested in you, then of course you will be happy, but right now I am still a Newcastle player."
The Frenchman is hopeful that Newcastle fans understand his motivation to move to a bigger club after spending three and a half years on Tyneside.
"They need to understand," he said. "I gave everything for this club and I want to play some big games. For that I need to go somewhere else.
"I want to play in the Premier League, I want to play for a big club who can get into the Champions League. That's why I said I want to leave this year.
"I've spent a lot of time here and now it's time to look forward. The fans need to understand my situation. I hope they will and that everything will be okay."