Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos face Jamal Musiala competition, club eyeing Croatian ace, and more - September 19, 2024
Real Madrid next face Espanyol at home on Saturday (September 21) in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game on the back of a 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday (September 17) in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos will face competition from Liverpool for Jamal Musiala. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions have set their sights on a Croatian midfielder.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from September 19, 2024.
Real Madrid face Jamal Musiala competition
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Jamal Musiala in 2025, according to Football Insider. The German midfielder is already a target for Real Madrid, who are planning to go for the kill next summer.
Los Blancos are always on the lookout for the next emerging talent and have now set their sights on Musiala. The La Liga champions want to add more creativity to their roster and believe that the 21-year-old is the perfect candidate.
Musiala is already a first-team regular at Bayern Munich and is highly regarded at the club. However, his contract at the Allianz Arena expires in 2026 and he hasn't signed a new deal yet.
Real Madrid are attentive to the situation and are planning to prise him away next summer for a cut-price fee. However, Liverpool are ready to ruin their plans. The Merseyside club have the finances to compete with Los Blancos in 2025.
There's also interest in the German talent from multiple clubs across the continent, including Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. The La Liga champions, as such, are keeping their options open and have identified Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as an alternative.
Los Blancos eyeing Martin Baturina
Real Madrid have set their sights on Martin Baturina on Luka Modric's advice, according to journalist Patrick Berger. The 21-year-old rose through the ranks with Dinamo Zagreb and has already established himself as a first-team regular.
The Croatian has appeared 128 times for the senior side, scoring 16 goals and setting up 32 more. He was a wanted man over the summer, with Atletico Madrid, AS Roma, and Fiorentina eager for his services.
However, Baturina opted to stay at Maksimir Stadium and continue his development. His consistent performances have already earned him an admirer in Modric, who has urged Los Blancos to secure his signature.
The 39-year-old veteran midfielder is in the final phase of his career and could hang his boots at the end of this season. Baturina could be his heir at club and country level and the La Liga giants are likely to explore a move next summer. However, Manchester United are apparently eyeing the player as well and could pose a problem to Real Madrid's plans.
Real Madrid plan Trent Alexander-Arnold talks
Real Madrid are planning to hold talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold's camp ahead of a possible move in 2025, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. The English right-back has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu for a while as a possible successor to Dani Carvajal.
Alexander-Arnold has entered the final year of his contract with Liverpool and his unresolved future has sent the rumour mill on overdrive. Los Blancos have been keeping a close watch on the developments at Anfield and are now planning to initiate contact with the player's camp.
The 25-year-old will be free to talk to potential suitors if his situation with the Reds fails to change. However, the Merseyside club are in discussions to sort out the issue and remain determined to keep hold of him.