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Real Madrid return to action on Saturday, October 19, with a trip to Balaidos to face Celta Vigo in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team are second in the league after nine games, three points behind leaders Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have set their sights on a Bundesliga winning full-back. Elsewhere, Aurelien Tchouameni is not planning on leaving the Spanish giants.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 15, 2024.
Real Madrid eyeing Jeremie Frimpong
Real Madrid have identified Jeremie Frimpong as a possible alternative to Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The LaLiga giants are looking for a new right-back at the moment, and have their eyes on the Liverpool man.
Alexander-Arnold is in the final year of his contract with the Merseyside club and hasn't agreed to an extension yet. Los Blancos remain cofident of securing the 25-year-old on a Bosman move at the end of this season.
However, they are also preparing for the event that the Englishman signs a new deal at Anfield. Real Madrid have identified Frimpong as a failsafe option and are ready to move for the Dutchman if they miss out on Alexander-Arnold.
The 23-year-old was vital for Bayer Leverkusen's march to the Bundeslgia title last season and remains as decisive under Xabi Alonso this campaign. Frimpong is under contract at the BayArena until 2028, but apparently has a €40m release clause in his deal.
Aurelien Tchouameni wants to stay, says Fabrizio Romano
Aurelien Tchouameni is not considering an exit from Real Madrid at the moment, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The French midfielder has been in fine form for Los Blancos since arriving at the club from Monaco in 2022.
Tchouameni was signed as a replacement for Casemiro at the Santiago Bernabeu and he has done quite well so far. The 24-year-old's efforts have already earned him admirers at multiple clubs across the continent, including Arsenal and Liverpool.
However, Romano insists that Tchouameni is not considering an exit at the moment. The player remains focused with the LaLiga giants and is working to improve himself at the club.
Los Blancos likely to step up interest in Reece James
Real Madrid are likely to accelerate their interest in Reece James in the coming months, according to journalist Simon Phillips. The English right-back has struggled with injuries of late, and is yet to kick a ball this season.
Los Blancos are long-term admirers of the Chelsea man, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. Recent reports have suggested that the 24-year-old is considering a move to the warmer climates of Spain and Portugal to help address his fitness woes.
The Blues are apparently worried about his prolonged injury issues and could consider a move in 2025. The LaLiga giants are in the market for a new right-back and are already in hot-pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
However, should they fail in their attempts to sign the Liverpool full-back, Real Madrid could turn their attention back to James. The player is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2028, but may have to prove his fitness before he can earn a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
