Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos want Liverpool midfielder, AS Roma eyeing Carlo Ancelotti, and more - December 15, 2024
Real Madrid were held to a 3-3 draw by Rayo Vallecano on Saturday (December 14) in LaLiga. Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, and Federico Valverde found the back of the net, but it wasn't enough to secure three points for Los Blancos.
Meanwhile, the Spanish champions have set their sights on a Liverpool midfielder. Elsewhere, AS Roma are interested in Carlo Ancelotti.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 15, 2024.
Real Madrid want Dominik Szoboszlai
Real Madrid are interested in Dominik Szoboszlai, according to Fichajes.net. The LaLiga champions have identified the middle of the park as an area that requires urgent attention.
Carlo Ancelotti's team have struggled without Toni Kroos this season, following the German's retirement over the summer. Meanwhile, Luka Modric's contract expires at the end of this campaign and he will turn 40 next September.
As such, Los Blancos are eager to replenish their midfield before the start of the next season and have identified Szoboszlai as an option. The Hungarian arrived at Liverpool in a reported €70m move in the summer of 2023.
He has established himself under Arne Slot this season, registering two goals and three assists from 22 games. The 24-year-old's all-action style of play has impressed Real Madrid, who want him at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Szoboszlai is under contract with the Reds until 2028 and the club have him firmly in their plans. Los Blancos may have to offer more than €100m to convince Liverpool to let him go.
AS Roma eyeing Carlo Ancelotti
AS Roma are considering a move for Carlo Ancelotti next summer, according to Sky Italia (via Fichajes.net). The Italian manager's future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been subject to speculation following an indifferent season so far.
Ancelotti won the league and Champions League double last season, while also lifting the Spanish Supercup. However, the veteran manager has failed to get the team firing on all cylinders this season.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xavi Alonso has long been tipped to replace Ancelotti and those rumours have gathered pace lately. Should Real Madrid decide to part ways with the Italian at the end of this season, Roma will attempt to take him back to Serie A.
Los Blancos not planning to move for Trent Alexander-Arnold in January
Real Madrid are not planning to move for Trent Alexander-Arnold at the turn of the year, according to OkDiario (via Madrid Universal). The English right-back has entered the final year of his contract with Liverpool and hasn't agreed to an extension yet.
Los Blancos are already preparing to sign him as a free agent at the end of this season. However, recent reports have suggested that a move in January - for a nominal fee - is also on the cards.
It now appears that the Reds won't let him leave in the middle of the season. The Merseyside club consider him a key part of their plans and are not ready to throw in the towel just yet.
The LaLiga champions are not considering a move in January either. Real Madrid don't want to pay a fee for a player who will become a free agent in a few months. Instead, Los Blancos will try to sign him on a Bosman move next summer.