Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos want Erling Haaland, club face competition for Bayern Munich ace, and more - September 7, 2024
Real Madrid are second in the La Liga table after four games, four points behind bitter rivals Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's team have two wins and two draws to their name so far.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are planning to move for Erling Haaland in 2025. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants face competition from the Premier League in their efforts to sign Alphonso Davies this summer.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from September 7, 2024.
Real Madrid want Erling Haaland
Real Madrid want Erling Haaland at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2025, according to Fichajes.net. The Norwegian forward is a long-term target for the La Liga giants, who want to go for the kill next summer.
Los Blancos have always planned to pair Kylian Mbappe with Haaland in their attack to forge the new 'Galacticos.' With the French superstar arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, their plans are already in motion.
Haaland has been outstanding since arriving at Manchester City a couple of summers ago. The 24-year-old has scored 97 goals and set up 14 more from 102 games across competitions for the English club.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to see the player join his roster and is working on a move. Haaland is under contract at the Etihad until 2027 but could be available for a robust fee next summer.
Manchester City would hate to see their prized asset leave and are likely to do everything in their power to keep hold of the Norwegian. However, the general notion in European football is that when Perez wants a player, he usually gets him.
Los Blancos face competition for Alphonso Davies
Real Madrid will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign Alphonso Davies, according to HITC. The La Liga giants were hot on the heels of the 23-year-old this summer but failed to get a deal across the line.
The Canadian's contract with Bayern Munich expires in less than a year and Los Blancos are now hoping to secure his services on a Bosman move in 2025. The Bavarians remain keen to tie Davies down to a new deal but signs have been ominous so far.
Real Madrid have identified the 23-year-old as the ideal upgrade on Ferland Mendy, whose contract at the Santiago Bernabeu is also up next summer. However, the Spanish champions will face competition from the Premier League to get their man.
Gunners and City are eyeing Davies' situation with interest, while Chelsea and Liverpool are also in the race. Los Blancos could try to reach an agreement with the player's camp in January to win the race.
Borussia Dortmund want Arda Guler
Borussia Dortmund are eager to sign Arda Guler on loan in January, according to Defensa Central. The Turkish youngster was heavily linked with an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer but Real Madrid refused to let him go.
Guler has struggled for chances since joining Los Blancos last summer. However, he remains highly rated at the club, who consider him an integral part of their plans.
Carlo Ancelotti apparently believes that Guler could help address the void created by Toni Kroos' departure. However, the 19-year-old has struggled for game time under the Italian manager this season as well.
Guler has registered just 100 minutes of football over four games, only one of which was from the start. The Turkey international is understandably frustrated with the situation and Dortmund are offering him a chance at regular football.
The Bundesliga giants are ready to take the 19-year-old on loan for the second half of the season. Unless Guler's situation improves, Real Madrid could be tempted to consider the proposal at the turn of the year.