Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos receive Cristian Romero boost, Liverpool end pursuit of French star, and more - November 9, 2024
Real Madrid host Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, November 9, in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game on a run of two defeats in two games and desperately need all three points.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have received some good news in their pursuit of Cristian Romero. Elsewhere, Liverpool are no longer interested in a French midfielder.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from November 9, 2024.
Real Madrid receive Cristian Romero boost
Cristian Romero would be willing to move to the Santiago Bernabeu should Real Madrid come calling, according to GiveMeSport. Los Blancos are planning to reinforce their backline in 2025, with David Alaba yet to return from injury.
The LaLiga giants bid adieu to Nacho Fernandez over the summer and opted against signing a replacement. However, the club are running thin on defenders at the moment and want to address the issue next year. Romero is among the candidates on their radar for the job.
The Argentinean has been outstanding for Tottenham Hotspur in recent years and is among the finest defenders in the Premier League right now. Romero has appeared 110 times for Spurs so far.
The 26-year-old also remains indispensable for La Albiceleste and has played a key role in their recent success. Real Madrid reportedly wanted the player in the summer but balked at Tottenham's £150m asking price.
The player's contract expires in 2027, and Spurs are already engaged in talks to tie him down to an extension. However, Romero's desire to play in the Champions League is delaying discussions.
Should Tottenham fail to finish within the top four this season, Los Blancos could have a run at the player next summer.
Liverpool end pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni
Liverpool have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni, according to The Athletic. The Reds are long-term admirers of the French midfielder and wanted him in 2022 before he joined Real Madrid.
Tchouameni enjoyed a decent start to his spell with the LaLiga giants but has struggled this season. Recent reports have suggested that Los Blancos have run out of patience with the 24-year-old and are ready to cash in on him in 2025.
It was initially stated that the Reds are keeping a close eye on the player's situation and want him next year. However, the latest report has refuted those claims. Tchouameni is currently out with an ankle sprain.
Bayern Munich table final renewal offer for Alphonso Davies
Bayern Munich have submitted their final renewal offer on the table for Alphonso Davies to consider, according to Sport BILD. The Canadian speedster has entered the final year of his contract with the Bavarians and is yet to agree to an extension.
Real Madrid are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old and are planning to sign him as a free agent next summer. The LaLiga champions want an upgrade on Ferland Mendy, who has struggled to impress at the Santiago Bernabeu so far.
Davies has been identified as the ideal candidate for the job. Bayern Munich have been trying to tie him down to a new deal for a while and have now issued him an ultimatum. However, the report adds that a renewal is unlikely, which will be music to Real Madrid's ears.