Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Liverpool ace, Arda Guler wants to stay, and more - May 28, 2024
Real Madrid are preparing to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on Saturday, June 1. Carlo Ancelotti's team are hoping to do a league and European double this season, having already won the La Liga title.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have set their sights on a Liverpool veteran. Elsewhere, Arda Guler has no desire to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this season on loan.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from May 28, 2024.
Real Madrid eyeing Thiago Alcantara
Real Madrid are planning to sign Thiago Alcantara on a Bosman move this summer, according to Fichajes.
The Spanish midfielder's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and the Reds have already decided to let him go. Thiago never lived up to the billing at Anfield and is ready to return to Spain this summer.
The La Liga champions are monitoring his situation with interest, as they plan for life without Toni Kroos. The German midfielder has announced his decision to hang up his boots this year.
With Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric also staring at uncertain futures, the Real Madrid are eyeing midfield reinforcements this summer. Thiago has popped up on their radar. However, Los Blancos will face competition from Barcelona for the 33-year-old, as outlined by AS.
Arda Guler wants to stay
Arda Guler is keen to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu and fight for his place in the starting XI, according to Estadio Deportivo.
The Turkish attacking midfielder arrived at Real Madrid from Fenerbahce last summer and endured a difficult start to life in Spain. However, Guler has redeemed himself in the final weeks of the season and has now registered four goals in his last three games.
It was previously believed that Los Blancos would send him out on loan this summer, amid the rising competition for places at the Santiago Bernabeu. The arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick could further cut into the 19-year-old's game time at the club.
Real Betis and Sevilla are reportedly ready to take him on loan for next season. However, Guler wants to stay and remain a part of Carlo Ancelotti's setup.
Los Blancos eyeing Leny Yoro, says Fabrizio Romano
Real Madrid are keen to sign Leny Yoro this summer, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The French defender has become a wanted man this year, thanks to his assured performances for Lille. Yoro's contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires in 2025 and he hasn't agreed to an extension yet. Recent reports have suggested that Liverpool are hot on his heels at the moment.
However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano mentioned Los Blancos and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as the clubs pushing to sign the 18-year-old right now.
“One of the top young center-backs in Europe right now and one to watch on the market is Leny Yoro of Lille. I’ve reported on his future before, with a lot of interest, a lot of clubs scouting him, and now we’re seeing more reports and links about strong interest from Liverpool," wrote Romano.
"As I’ve mentioned previously, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are absolutely in the race for Yoro. It’s also the case that Liverpool have been scouting him, but at the moment the situation is really based on what kind of price Lille will ask for – all clubs are basically waiting for that," he added.
Romano concluded:
“Liverpool could strengthen at centre-back this summer, as I’ve reported before, but let’s see if this scouting and monitoring of Yoro turns into anything more concrete. For now, it’s just normal scouting of a top talent, and my understanding is that PSG and Real Madrid are very much in the race for his signature.”
Yoro has appeared 44 times across competitions for the French club this season, 40 of which have been starts.