Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Manchester United eyeing Alphonso Davies, star defender wants to stay, and more - October 27, 2024
Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Barcelona in LaLiga on Saturday, October 26. Carlo Ancelotti's team remain second in the league table but have now fallen six points behind leaders Barca.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are considering a move for Alphonso Davies next summer. Elsewhere, a German defender is ready to extend his stay with Los Blancos.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 27, 2024.
Manchester United eyeing Alphonso Davies
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United have entered the race to sign Alphonso Davies in 2025. The Canadian left-back has entered the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are planning to sign him on a Bosman move next summer.
The Bavarians are yet to tie him down to a new deal, with all signs indicating that he will leave for free at the end of this season. Los Blancos already have Ferland Mendy in their squad, but they believe Davies could be an upgrade on the Frenchman.
However, the LaLiga giants are not the only club eyeing the 23-year-old. Manchester United have also identified him as an option, with their left-back position emerging as a huge problem in the squad.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are yet to recover from their injuries. The Red Devils are now operating without a specialist left-back for the second season running, affecting their performance.
Manchester United want to address the situation next year and believe Davies will be the ideal man for the job. However, Real Madrid remain the favorites for his signature at the moment.
Antonio Rudiger wants to stay at Real Madrid
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Antonio Rudiger is ready to snub a move to Saudi Arabia and extend his stay with Real Madrid. The German defender has been an omnipresent figure at the back for Los Blancos since arriving at the club in 2022.
However, his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in the summer of 2026 and speculation is already ripe regarding his next move. Recent reports have suggested that the 31-year-old is being eyed by clubs in the Middle East.
Rudiger could earn a fat paycheck should he agree to a move, but he has no desire to leave the LaLiga giants yet. The German defender remains a key figure at Real Madrid, but the club are yet to offer him a new deal.
Javier Tebas backs Vinicius Junior for Ballon d'Or
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has backed Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d'Or this year. The Brazilian forward is the favorite for the coveted award this year after a stunning 2023-24 campaign.
Vinicius won the league, the Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid last season. He registered 24 goals and 11 assists from 39 games across competitions.
Speaking recently, as cited by MARCA, Tebas insisted that Vinicius' impending triumph at the grand arena could be a fantastic advertisement for LaLiga.
“There is no better advertisement for La Liga than seeing Vinicius win the Ballon d’Or. I think he should win it. His last season was and I think he deserves it,” said Tebas.
Vinicius, however, failed to have an impact against Barcelona on Saturday.