Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos want Liverpool ace, club eyeing Gabriel, and more - December 7, 2024
Real Madrid travel to the Montilivi on Saturday, December 7, to face Girona in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrives at the game in second place in the table, four points behind Barcelona with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are interested in a Liverpool midfielder. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions want to take Gabriel to the Santiago Bernabeu.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 7, 2024.
Real Madrid want Ryan Gravenberch
Real Madrid are planning to move for Ryan Gravenberch, according to fichajes.net (via Madrid Universal). The LaLiga giants have failed to cope with Toni Kroos' exit this summer.
Carlo Ancelotti's team has struggled to control games and its midfield has been identified as an area of concern. Luka Modric will turn 40 next September and cannot be expected to play regularly anymore.
The situation has prompted the LaLiga champions to consider reinforcements for the middle of the park. They have apparently identified Gravenberch as a target ahead of 2025.
The Dutchman left Bayern Munich this summer to move to Liverpool and has managed to turn his career around at Anfield. Gravenberch has cemented his place under Arne Slot, registering 19 appearances across competitions, all of which were starts.
Real Madrid are pleased with his efforts and see him as the ideal man to replenish their midfield. However, prising him away from Liverpool is unlikely to be easy. The player is under contract with the Merseyside club until 2028 and is a key part of their plans.
Los Blancos eyeing Gabriel
Real Madrid have set their sights on Gabriel Magalhaes, according to fichajes.net (via Caught Offside). The LaLiga giants remain determined to upgrade their backline in 2025 and are eyeing multiple candidates for the job.
The Brazilian's name is on their wish list following his stunning form with Arsenal. Gabriel has registered 19 appearances across competitions and has been a rock at the back for the Gunners.
Los Blancos are pleased with his efforts and believe he could be a good fit at the Santiago Bernabeu. Gabriel is equally effective at both ends of the pitch and is a huge threat from set pieces.
He has already scored four goals this season for the north London side. With Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba no longer young and Eder Militao out injured once again, Gabriel could help sort out matters at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, the player is highly regarded at Arsenal, and under contract until 2027, so prising him away won't be easy.
Real Madrid interested in Diogo Dalot
Real Madrid are confident of securing the services of Diogo Dalot, according to GIVEMESPORT (via Caught Offside). They are looking for Dani Carvajal's successor and reportedly have their eyes on Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Englishman's contract with Liverpool expires next summer and he is yet to sign a new deal. However, Liverpool remain hopeful of tying him down to an extension.
The situation has prompted Los Blancos to consider alternatives and they have found their man in Dalot. The Portuguese has been highly influential for Manchester United of late and is a key part of the club's plans. However, the LaLiga giants believe they can secure the player by offering the Red Devils £45m.