Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Ajax star, club want Diogo Dalot, and more - December 3, 2024
Real Madrid are putting together final preparations ahead of their LaLiga tie against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday (December 4) at San Mames. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game buoyed by their 2-0 league win over Getafe on Sunday (December 1).
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have entered the race for a Dutch defender. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants are interested in Manchester United's Diogo Dalot.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 3, 2024.
Real Madrid eyeing Jorrel Hato
Real Madrid have set their sights on Jorrel Hato, according to Fichajes.net. The Dutch defender has caught the eye with Ajax and already has admirers at multiple clubs across Europe.
Hato rose through the ranks at the Eredivisie side and is now an established figure for the club. This season, he has registered 23 appearances across competitions, all of which were at left-back. The 18-year-old has also chipped in with three goals and four assists.
Hato is equally adept at playing at the centre-back position and his versatility has further endeared him to Los Blancos. The LaLiga giants always have an eye out for the best emerging talents of the land.
Real Madrid have invested in promising young footballers of late and the Dutchman fits the bill. However, prising him away from the Johan Cruyff Stadium won't be a walk in the park. Hato is under contract with Ajax until 2028 and the club apparently want €60m to let him go.
Los Blancos want Diogo Dalot
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Diogo Dalot, according to Relevo. The LaLiga champions are looking for a new right-back at the moment, with Dani Carvajal out for the season with a cruciate ligament tear.
Recent reports have suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold has been identified as the Spaniard's long-term target. However, Liverpool are fighting tooth and nail to keep the Englishman at Anfield, prompting Los Blancos to keep their options open.
Dalot has popped up on their radar following some impressive work with Manchester United. The Portuguese is now an established face in the Red Devils' starting XI, although the club also have Noussair Mazraoui for the job.
The report added that the English giants are willing to let Dalot go for €50m in 2025, which will suit Real Madrid. The 25-year-old is under contract at Old Trafford until 2028 and has two assists from 21 games this season.
Joshua Kimmich provides update on his future
Joshua Kimmich has said he will decide his future at the turn of the year. The German midfielder has entered the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich and is yet to sign a new deal.
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on his situation as they prepare for life without Luka Modric. The Croatia midfielder's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expires next summer and he hasn't signed an extension yet.
Los Blancos are yet to sign a replacement for Toni Kroos, who retired over the summer. Kimmich could be the ideal replacement for the legendary German midfielder.
Speaking recently, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, Kimmich said he is due to sit down with the Bavarians to decide his future soon.
“I won’t wait until summer. I will sit down with the club this winter and try to see the big picture. In January I will make the right decision," Kimmich said.
Kimmich has registered 42 goals and 108 assists from 409 games for Bayern Munich to date.