Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos reject €120m Rodrygo offer, club end pursuit of defensive duo, and more - May 17, 2024
Real Madrid are preparing to travel to El Madrigal to face Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday, May 19. Carlo Ancelotti's team have already won the league and have one eye on their Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have turned down Liverpool's massive offer for Rodrygo Goes. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants have decided not to move for two of their primary defensive targets this summer.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from May 17, 2024.
Real Madrid reject €120m Rodrygo offer
Real Madrid have turned down a colossal offer from Liverpool for Rodrygo Goes, according to Fichajes.
The Brazilian forward's future at the club has come under doubt amid the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar has announced that he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer and a move to the Santiago Bernabeu seems all but certain.
Rodrygo has been in fine form this campaign, scoring 17 goals and setting up nine more from 48 outings across competitions. The Reds are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old and attempted to sign him before he joined Los Blancos.
The Merseyside giants have apparently retained their interest in the Brazilian and want to secure his services at the end of this campaign. They have even offered €120m for his signature, but the La Liga giants have turned them down.
Rodrygo remains firmly in Real Madrid's plans for the future and the club are unwilling to entertain any talk of his departure. The Los Blancos board is very fond of the Brazilian and wants him to stay.
Los Blancos end pursuit of defensive duo
Real Madrid have ended their plans to take Alphonso Davies and Leny Yoro to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, according to COPE.
The Canadian left-back's contract with Bayern Munich expires in 2025 and he hasn't signed a new deal. Recent reports have suggested that Los Blancos are eyeing the player as a long-term solution to their left-back position.
However, it now appears that the club are pleased with Ferland Mendy's recent form and are ready to keep faith in the Frenchman next season. Carlo Ancelotti is a huge fan of the 28-year-old, who could even be offered a new deal soon.
Meanwhile, Yoro has also been touted as a priority target for the La Liga giants ahead of the summer. The 18-year-old will enter the final year of his contract with Lille this summer but is likely to cost a fortune.
Real Madrid have now decided against breaking the bank for the French defender, despite his obvious talent. With Eder Militao back to full fitness and Antonio Rudiger enjoying a resurgent season, a new defender is no longer a priority for the La Liga giants.
Instead, they could invest in the midfield if Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos both leave.
Inter Milan eyeing Nacho Fernandez
Inter Milan are planning to take Nacho Fernandez to Serie A this summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Spanish defender has spent all his life at the Santiago Bernabeu but has never been a first-team regular. His contract is due to expire at the end of this season, and Nacho has already decided to seek a new adventure.
The veteran defender has been heavily linked with a move to the MLS, but the Nerazzurri are hoping to convince him to head to Italy instead. His availability on a Bosman move makes him an enticing prospect for the Serie A champions.
Inter could step up their efforts to sign Nacho if Stefan de Vrij decides to leave amid interest from Feyenoord.