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Real Madrid are working to add more quality to their squad as they look to sustain their recent rise under Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager has taken his team to the pinnacle of success since arriving for his second stint in 2021.
Meanwhile, a Bayern Munich midfielder is open to a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Elsewhere, Los Blancos have been urged by a club legend to sign a Ligue 1 defender.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from June 27, 2024.
Joshua Kimmich open to Real Madrid move
Joshua Kimmich is open to a move to Real Madrid, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.
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The German midfielder is one of the finest in his generation, but his contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of next season.
The Bavarians would want him to stay but talks for a new deal haven't been fruitful so far. New manager Vincent Kompany could allow the 29-year-old to leave amid interest from multiple clubs across the continent.
Los Blancos are also on the list of his suitors. Carlo Ancelotti could be tempted to rope in a new midfield to fill the void generated by Toni Kroos' departure. The 34-year-old has already played his last game for the La Liga giants and will retire at the end of Euro 2024.
Kimmich could be the perfect man to fill his boots at the Santiago Bernabeu, which is why Real Madrid are paying close attention to his situation. However, Los Blancos are wary of the complexities of a deal, even though the 29-year-old could be available for less than his €50m market value.
The player could also see out his contract and leave for free in the summer of 2025. That would suit the La Liga giants, and they are willing to bid their time and assess the market before deciding on a move this year.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Arsenal are also in the race and Kimmich is ready to join any of those clubs.
Los Blancos urged to sign Leny Yoro by club legend
Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid to complete a move for Leny Yoro this summer, according to Defensa Central via Liverpool Echo.
The French defender is a wanted man this summer and is subject to an intense pursuit from the Merseyside club.
However, he also has admirers at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Carlo Ancelotti expected to sign a replacement for Nacho Fernandez this year. Yoro was outstanding for Lille in the 2023-24 campaign, registering 44 appearances across competitions, including 40 starts. However, his contract expires in 2025 and he is reluctant to sign a new deal.
The Reds are convinced by the 18-year-old and are desperate to see him at Anfield this year. Recent reports have suggested that the player prefers to join the La Liga champions, who are skeptical about matching Lille's asking price.
The Ligue 1 club apparently want €60m for their prized asset, although Los Blancos won't pay above €40m for the player. Lille are ready to accept €40m for the 18-year-old, but Real Madrid are refusing to budge from their valuation.
However, Zidane has now reached out to Los Blancos president Florentino Perez and advised him to secure the services of his countryman. The legendary Frenchman believes Yoro can hit the ground running at the Santiago Bernabeu and wants the La Liga champions to secure his signature at any cost this summer.
Luka Modric could retire next year
Luka Modric could hang up his boots at the end of next season, according to journalist Jose Luis Sanchez.
The Croatian midfielder's contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of this month and he has reportedly agreed to a one-year extension.
Carlo Ancelotti will be without Toni Kroos next season and he has now opted to keep hold of Modric. The 38-year-old has apparently accepted a pay cut to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite struggling for game time in the 2023/24 campaign, Modric remains a key figure in the dressing room.
However, it now appears that the upcoming season could be the last one of his career. The Croatian would have liked to play in another World Cup, but he will turn 39 in a couple of months and is seriously considering retirement next summer.
