Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos suffer Florian Wirtz blow, club eyeing Arsenal ace, and more - October 10, 2024
Real Madrid have enjoyed a decent start to the new campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager has overseen eight wins and one defeat in 12 games across competitions this season.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their plans to sign Florian Wirtz in 2025. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions are interested in an Arsenal defender.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 10, 2024.
Real Madrid suffer Florian Wirtz blow
Florian Wirtz is open to an extension with Bayer Leverkusen, according to Kicker. The German midfielder was a wanted man this summer but ended up staying at the BayArena.
However, he is likely to be on the move at the end of this season, amid rising interest in his services. Real Madrid are already eyeing him with interest as they prepared for life without Luka Modric.
The Croatian midfielder is in the final phase of his career and isn't expected to last much longer at the Santiago Bernabeu. With Toni Kroos retiring this summer, Los Blancos are gearing up for a new midfield setup for the future and have their eyes on Wirtz.
However, the LaLiga giants could struggle to get their hands on the 21-year-old next summer. Leverkusen are already planning to extend the player's stay at the club, with his contract set to expire in 2027. The German midfielder is open to that option as well, which could be a big blow to Real Madrid's plans.
Los Blancos eyeing William Saliba
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for William Saliba, according to Le10Sport. The report adds that Los Blancos have already established contact with the player's camp to discuss a move in 2025.
The La Liga giants are planning to move for a new defender next summer after missing out on Leny Yoro this year. Real Madrid have apparently identified Saliba as the ideal candidate for the job, thanks to his steady rise at Arsenal.
The Frenchman is now a first-team regular under Mikel Arteta and one of the finest defenders in the Premier League. He is under contract with the Gunners until 2027, which means that the club are under no pressure to let him go. Saliba could be a long-term replacement for Antonio Rudiger at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Arda Guler happy at Santiago Bernabeu
Arda Guler remains settled at Real Madrid, according to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. The Turkish midfielder has struggled for chances at the Santiago Bernabeu since arriving in the summer of 2023.
Recent reports have suggested that the 19-year-old is unsettled at the club and is already considering his future. It has been mentioned that Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce are planning to take Guler back to the club next year.
However, Sabuncuoglu has refuted those claims, insisting, instead, that the player remains focused on Los Blancos. The Turkey international has appeared 10 times across competitions this season, three of which have been starts. The player is determined to achieve success with the LaLiga giants and is not considering an exit at the moment.