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Real Madrid are preparing for their upcoming LaLiga fixture against Celta Vigo on Saturday (October 19) at the Balaidos. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game in second place on the league table after nine games (six wins and three draws).
Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies is eager to move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Elsewhere, Los Blancos are working behind the scenes to sign a Liverpool star in 2025.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 17, 2024.
Alphonso Davies wants Real Madrid move
Alphonso Davies has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid, according to AS. In the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich, the Canadian is yet to sign a new deal.
Los Blancos are attentive to the situation and eager to secure his services on a Bosman move next summer. The LaLiga giants are looking for an upgrade on Ferland Mendy, whose contribution in the final third leaves a lot to be desired.
Carlo Ancelotti has already suggested that the Frenchman has signed a new deal, but that hasn't altered Real Madrid's plans. However, the entry of Manchester United in the race has been a source of bother for the Spanish champions.
The Red Devils are looking for a new left-back amid the prolonged injury woes of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. They have identified Alphonso Davies as an option and want to move for him in 2025. However, the 23-year-old dreams of moving to the Santiago Bernabeu, and is unlikely to entertain the Premier League giants' advances.
Los Blancos working to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid are working behind the scenes to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025, according to Relevo. The English right-back's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and he is yet to agree to a new deal.
Los Blancos have already identified Alexander-Arnold as the ideal successor for Dani Carvajal. The 26-year-old has been an indispensable part of the starting XI at Anfield since breaking into the first team in 2016.
The Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy have long had their eyes on the Englishman. The LaLiga giants would like to sign the player in January to replace the injured Carvajal, but understand that it may not be possible.
Instead, Real Madrid are willing to wait for the summer to lap him up for free. Liverpool, meanwhile, are already in talks to tie the player down to an extension and a stay at Anfield cannot be ruled out yet.
Carlo Ancelotti turned down England job
Carlo Ancelotti turned down an offer to take charge of the England national team, according to AS, who cite former footballer Gary Lineker. The Three Lions have recently unveiled Thomas Tuchel as their new manager.
The German manager was heavily linked with the hot seat at Manchester United but opted to take up the national team job. It now appears that the English FA had also approached Ancelotti for the position.
However, the Italian manager turned them down, as he is happy at Real Madrid. Ancelotti's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2026 and he is eager to fulfill the conditions of the deal. Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been tipped by various reports to replace the Italian next summer.
