Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos retain Dusan Vlahovic interest; Luka Modric set to leave, and more - November 20, 2023
Real Madrid travel to the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Sunday (November 26) to face Cadiz in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's team are second in the standings after 13 games, two points behind surprise leaders Girona.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos remain interested in Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic. Elsewhere, midfield maestro Luka Modric is set to leave the La Liga giants next summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on November 20, 2023:
Real Madrid retain Dusan Vlahovic interest
Real Madrid have retained their interest in Dusan Vlahovic, according to Tutto Juve.
The Serbian striker is a long-term target for the La Liga giants, who remain in the market for a new No. 9. Carlo Ancelotti bid adieu to Karim Benzema this summer and opted to sign Joselu on loan to fill the role.
However, the club remain eager to rope in a more capable face for the role. While Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are dream targets for Los Blancos, they also have Vlahovic on their radar. The 23-year-old hasn't lived up to expectations at Juventus, registering 27 goals from 73 games across competitions.
However, a move to the Santiago Bernabeu could help regain his mojo. The player is under contract at Turin till 2026 and could command a hefty fee, though.
Luka Modric set to leave
Luka Modric has decided to leave Real Madrid next summer, according to The Sun.
The Croatian midfielder's contract with the club expires at the end of the season, but he hasn't signed a new deal yet. His future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been thrown up in the air following the arrival of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
The English midfielder has been a revelation for the La Liga giants. The club were eyeing succession plans for the Modric, and things seem to have fallen in place. The Croatian remains a Los Blancos legend, having registered over 500 appearances.
The veteran has appeared 15 times this season across competitions, nine of which have been from the bench. Modric understands that it's finally time to say goodbye to Real Madrid and will depart next summer.
A move to the Middle East could be on the cards if a suitable offer is placed on the table.
Carlo Ancelotti yet to make decision on future, says Fabrizio Romano
Carlo Ancelotti is yet to make a decision regarding his next move, according to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian manager's contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season, but he hasn't signed an extension yet. It was previously believed that he will leave the Santiago Bernabeu next summer to take charge of Brazil.
Recent reports have said that Los Blancos are considering handing Ancelotti a new two-year deal. However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the Italian is focused on the season and will make a decision on his future later.
"I’m not currently hearing any new information on Ancelotti’s future – no changes for the manager, no concrete developments with Real Madrid or the Brazilian national team.
"Ancelotti will decide his future later, and, for now, is just focusing on the present, and on helping Real Madrid through the second half of the season. We’ll see when things change, but for now there has been nothing substantial in either direction," wrote Romano.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been touted as a possible replacement for Ancelotti.