Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos plan Ferland Mendy exit, Real Betis want Spanish ace, and more - December 1, 2024
Real Madrid welcome Getafe to the Santiago Bernabeu for a LaLiga clash on Sunday, December 1. Carlo Ancelotti's team are third in the league, four points behind leaders Barcelona, but have two games in hand.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are ready to cash in on Ferland Mendy next summer. Elsewhere, Real Betis are interested in a Spanish midfielder.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 1, 2024.
Real Madrid plan Ferland Mendy's exit
Real Madrid are ready to offload Ferland Mendy at the end of this season, according to Fichajes. The French defender's performances have dropped in recent times.
Once highly regarded at the Santiago Bernabeu for his defensive prowess, Mendy has been found wanting in big games this season. He was vulnerable against Liverpool, Barcelona, and Lille and made mistakes that hurt Los Blancos.
The 29-year-old is under contract until 2027, but the LaLiga giants are considering their options. Real Madrid remain heavily linked with a move for Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, who will be a free agent next summer.
The Canadian will be an upgrade on Mendy and his arrival could end the Frenchman's time at the Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Fran Garcia has also shown great promise of late.
The Spaniard has been preferred in important games, although he hasn't cemented a first-team place yet. As such, things are not looking up for Ferland Mendy.
Even though Carlo Ancelotti rates him highly, Los Blancos are willing to consider his departure next summer unless he improves.
Real Betis want Dani Ceballos
Real Betis are planning to take Dani Ceballos back to the Estadio Benito Villamarin in January, according to Fichajes. The Spaniard is now a forgotten man at Real Madrid and has struggled for chances this season.
Ceballos has registered eight appearances across competitions, including two starts, amassing just 231 minutes of first-team football. He is understandably frustrated at his situation and Betis are offering him a lifeline this winter.
However, Los Blancos are unlikely to let Ceballos leave. Despite his lack of minutes, the player remains a key part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With a long and testing campaign ahead, the Italian manager won't be too keen to break up his squad at the turn of the year.
Los Blancos not planning Sergio Ramos' return
Real Madrid are not planning to bring back Sergio Ramos as they are worried that the move could upset the squad, according to The Athletic. The LaLiga champions have lacked leadership qualities in the backline of late.
David Alaba is still sidelined from an ACL injury picked up last year, while Dani Carvajal ruptured his ACL last month. Los Blancos remain in the hunt for defensive reinforcements and Ramos has been mentioned as an option.
The legendary Spaniard is yet to join his next team after parting ways with Sevilla this summer. Ramos spent 16 seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu and could hit the ground running with a return to his old hunting ground.
However, Real Madrid believe the 38-year-old's return could upset the backroom dynamics and are unwilling to risk his return.