Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos receive Alphonso Davies blow, Liverpool star yet to agree extension, and more - December 4, 2024
Real Madrid travel to San Mames on Wednesday, December 4, to face Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team are second in the league table after 14 games, four points behind Barcelona, but with two games in hand.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their efforts to sign Alphonso Davies. Elsewhere, a Liverpool right-back, who is wanted at the Santiago Bernabeu, is yet to sign a new deal.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 4, 2024.
Real Madrid receive Alphonso Davies blow
According to The Athletic, Bayern Munich haven't given up hope of tying Alphonso Davies to a new deal. The Canadian left-back has entered the final year of his contract and is being eyed by Real Madrid.
Los Blancos have identified him as the ideal candidate to shore up their left-back position. The LaLiga giants hope to sign him on a Bosman move at the end of this season.
Real Madrid had an opportunity to sign Davies this summer but opted to wait until his contract expires. This indecision has apparently pushed a player closer to a renewal at the Allianz Arena.
Extension talks were close to a breakthrough earlier this year, but the Bavarians put a pin on negotiations due to the player's poor form. However, they remain keen to extend his stay and are seeking a meeting with the player's camp.
The 24-year-old is willing to reconsider his salary demands, which has prompted hopes of a renewal. However, no final decision has been made yet and for now, Los Blancos are likely to keep monitoring the situation with interest.
Trent Alexander-Arnold yet to agree an extension
According to The Athletic, Trent Alexander-Arnold is yet to agree to an extension with Liverpool. The news will be music to the ears of Real Madrid, who have identified him as the ideal successor for Dani Carvajal.
The English right-back's contract at Anfield also expires at the end of this season. Los Blancos could tie the player down to a pre-agreement in January when he enters the final six months of his deal.
The situation is not ideal for the Reds, who remain determined to keep hold of their star. However, they have also been linked with replacements for the 26-year-old of late.
The LaLiga giants will be counting their breath until January, when they could have the opportunity to get their man. However, Real Madrid are keeping their options open and have been linked with Manchester United's Diogo Dalot.
Kylian Mbappe urged to become a leader for Los Blancos by former player
Real Madrid legend Guti has urged Kylian Mbappe to take more responsibilities for the team. The French superstar arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer as a free agent following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Mbappe hasn't registered an explosive start to life with Los Blancos, although he has still managed 10 goals and two assists from 19 games across competitions. However, the penalty miss against Liverpool last week was one of the lowest points of his season.
Speaking on El Chiringuito, Guti insisted that Mbappe has to break the recent insecurity and become a leader for Real Madrid.
“Mbappe has to break with this insecurity now… and that is broken with this type of detail (taking a penalty). Mbappe is not singled out at Liverpool for missing a penalty. He is singled out because we all expected more from him,” said Guti.
“Taking that penalty makes you stronger… It’s not an obligation. It’s about showing that character of wanting to take on the world. Mbappe must be a leader,” he continued.
Interestingly, Jude Bellingham took - and converted - a penalty against Getafe over the weekend.