Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos want PSG ace, club eyeing Zinedine Zidane return, and more - October 28, 2024
Real Madrid are preparing for their upcoming LaLiga match against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday, November 2. Carlo Ancelotti's team were thrashed 4-0 by Barcelona in their last game.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are ready to raid Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for an emerging talent. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions are considering a return for former manager Zinedine Zidane.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 28, 2024.
Real Madrid want Warren Zaire-Emery
Real Madrid have set their sights on Warren Zaire-Emery, according to Fichajes. The LaLiga giants are apparently working on a €110m offer to convince PSG to part with their prized asset.
The Frenchman has been outstanding for the Parisians and has already turned heads at multiple European clubs. This season, the 18-year-old midfielder has appeared 11 times across competitions for the Ligue 1 champions, scoring one goal.
Los Blancos are pleased with his efforts and are eager to see him at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid are still struggling to cope with Toni Kroos' retirement and the 4-0 defeat to Barcelona has sent the club into red alert.
Real want Ancelotti to find a solution to his midfield conundrum at the earliest. Should the Italian be successful in addressing the situation, the LaLiga champions will hand him Zaire-Emery as a reward.
However, it has to be noted that the relationship between the two clubs is already strained following Kylian Mbappe's move to the Santiago Bernabeu. As such, Los Blancos could struggle to get their hands on the PSG teenager.
Los Blancos eyeing Zinedine Zidane return
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has identified Zinedine Zidane as the ideal replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, according to Fichajes. The Italian manager is under considerable pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu following the 4-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.
Ancelotti's contract runs until the end of next season, but he could lose his job unless he manages to turn things around soon. Perez, meanwhile, has already decided that he wants Zidane back at the helm if the Italian is relieved of his duties.
The French manager enjoyed tremendous success during his previous two stints with Los Blancos. He won 11 trophies, including three consecutive Champions League titles. However, the LaLiga champions may have to move quickly as Manchester United are eyeing Zidane as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag.
Real Madrid receive Trent Alexander-Arnold boost
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have identified Red Bulls Salzburg right-back Amar Dedic as a possible replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman is in the final year of his contract with the Merseyside club and is already being eyed by Real Madrid.
The Reds were previously desperate to tie Alexander-Arnold down to a new deal. However, their efforts haven't been fruitful so far.
It now appears that they have accepted that the 26-year-old's time at Anfield is nearing its end. That will be a huge boost for Los Blancos, who have identified Alexander-Arnold as the ideal long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.