Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Arsenal eyeing Arda Guler, English ace wants Los Blancos move, and more - December 14, 2024
Real Madrid are preparing to travel to the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday (December 14) to face Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team can go to the top of the league table with a win.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are planning to take Arda Guler to the Emirates in 2025. Elsewhere, an English full-back is ready to join Los Blancos in January.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 14, 2024.
Arsenal eyeing Arda Guler
Arsenal have set their sights on Arda Guler, according to TBR Football. The Turkish youngster is apparently a frustrated figure at Real Madrid after failing to cement a place in the starting XI under Carlo Ancelotti.
Guler has registered one goal and one assist from 18 games across competitions for Los Blancos this season. However, only six of them have been starts and the 19-year-old is unhappy with his situation.
The Gunners are eyeing the developments with interest and are ready to offer Guler a change to secure regular football. The north London side are planning to move for the player at the turn of the year as they look to inject more creativity to their roster.
The teenager is highly rated at the Santiago Bernabeu and the LaLiga giants have him firmly in their plans. However, Real Madrid could be open to a temporary move in January to help the player continue his development with regular game time.
Arsenal could sign him on loan in the winter and then push for a permanent deal at the end of this season. They have already utilized this strategy to good effect with Martin Odegaard.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wants Real Madrid move
Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to join Real Madrid, according to Defensa Central. The English right-back's contract with Liverpool is set to expire in June 2025 and he hasn't signed a new deal yet.
The Reds are trying to tie him down to a new deal but their efforts are yet to bear fruit. It now appears that the Merseyside club have thrown in the towel and are ready to cash in on him in January.
The report adds that Los Blancos could get a deal done for just €30m in the winter. The LaLiga giants are laying down succession plans for Dani Carvajal, and Alexander-Arnold could be a fine long-term replacement for the Spaniard.
Los Blancos planning Thibaut Courtois renewal
Real Madrid are planning to tie Thibaut Courtois down to a new deal, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian custodian has been indispensable for Los Blancos once again this season.
Courtois has registered seven clean sheets from 18 games, letting in 16 goals. He has been a massive presence between the sticks and has held his own despite the club's defensive mini-crisis.
The LaLiga champions are pleased with his efforts and are apparently working to hand him a new deal. The 32-year-old's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2026 and Real Madrid are eager to avoid any complications.
He is considered the best in his position in the world right now and Los Blancos want to reward him with a deal that signifies his importance to the team. While the LaLiga champions don't offer long-term contracts to players over 30, they could make an exception for Thibaut Courtois.