Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Dutch star, Liverpool want Aurelien Tchouameni, and more - December 2, 2024
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, December 1, in LaLiga. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net to help Los Blancos go within one point of league leaders Barcelona, with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, the Spanish champions have set their sights on a Dutch defender. Elsewhere, Liverpool are hatching up a plan to take Aurelien Tchouameni to Anfield next summer.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 2, 2024.
Real Madrid eyeing Sam Beukema
Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Sam Beukema, according to acclaimed journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, Los Blancos will face competition from Atletico Madrid for the Dutch defender.
Carlo Ancelotti is looking for reinforcements at the back amid a defensive mini crisis at the Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants will be without Eder Militao for the rest of the season after he ruptured his ACL last month.
David Alaba is also recovering from an ACL injury picked up last year, although he is expected to be back in January. However, the Austrian is already on the wrong side of 30 and reinforcements are in order.
Real Madrid have identified Beukema as an option. The 26-year-old has been quite impressive for Bologna this season, registering 18 appearances across competitions.
The LaLiga duo are impressed with his efforts and apparently scouted him during the Italian side's Champions League game against Lille. However, they will face competition from Juventus and Inter Milan for the 26-year-old.
Interestingly, former Bologna manager Thiago Motta's presence at Turin could give the Bianconeri an advantage in the race. Beukema's contract runs until 2027.
Liverpool want Aurelien Tchouameni
Liverpool are planning a player-plus-cash offer for Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Defensa Central. The French midfielder has struggled to impress at Real Madrid and his future remains up in the air.
Los Blancos are planning for midfield reinforcements in 2025 and are ready to cash in on Tchouameni. The 24-year-old has appeared 15 times across competitions this season for the LaLiga giants and his contract runs until 2028.
Real Madrid are likely to demand a considerable fee, in the range of €100m, to let their prized asset leave. The Reds are apparently planning to include Ryan Gravenberch as a part of their proposal to sweeten the deal.
Liverpool are ready to offer the Dutch midfielder and €30m to convinced Los Blancos. However, Gravenberch has emerged as a vital cog in Arne Slot's midfield of late and as such, it may be wise to take this report with a pinch of salt.
Los Blancos want new right-back in January
Real Madrid are planning to reinforce the right-back position at the turn of the year, according to MARCA. The LaLiga giants are without Dani Carvajal at the moment, with the Spaniard rupturing his ACL in October.
Carvajal isn't expected to play again this summer, which leaves the club with Lucas Vazquez as the only recognized option for the position. Los Blancos are reluctant to depend on Vazquez's form and fitness for the entire season, given that he recently recovered from a knock.
Trent Alexander-Arnold remains the preferred option for the job, but prising him away in the winter could be tough. The player's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and he could be available on a Bosman move next summer.