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Real Madrid will welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 22. Carlo Ancelotti's team have won and lost one game apiece in the European competition this season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have set their sights on two Los Blancos stars. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants are interested in Pedro Porro.
Let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 22, 2024.
Liverpool eyeing Rodrygo Goes and Aurelien Tchouameni
Liverpool are eyeing a move for Aurelien Tchouameni and Rodrygo Goes, according to Todo Fichajes. The Real Madrid duo are the club's first-team regulars, and the Reds have reportedly initiated contact to take them to Anfield.
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The Merseyside giants have enjoyed a brilliant start under Arne Slot, winning 10 of their 11 games across competitions. Despite a quiet summer, where he only invested in Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will join next season, and Federico Chiesa, the Dutch manager has his team firing on all cylinders.
Liverpool are now preparing to improve the squad to sustain their rise, and have turned their attention to the Santiago Bernabeu. Their interest in Rodrygo is justified given the poor form of Darwin Nunez.
The Brazilian could also help in succession plans for Mohamed Salah, but prising him away won't be easy. Los Blancos consider him a key part of their plans and have no desire to let him leave.
Meanwhile, the LaLiga giants also hold Aurelian Tchouameni in high regard and are unlikely to entertain offers for the Frenchman. The Reds failed to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer and remains in the hunt for midfield reinforcements.
Tchouameni would be perfect for the job, but given his importance to Real Madrid, perhaps Liverpool should move on to alternate targets.
Real Madrid want Pedro Porro
Real Madrid have turned their attention to Pedro Porro, according to Todo Fichajes. Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new right-back to replace Dani Carvajal eventually and have their eyes on Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Englishman is in the final year of his contract with Liverpool and hasn't signed an extension yet. The LaLiga giants are expected to attempt a Bosman move for Alexander-Arnold next summer, but it now appears they are keeping their options open.
With the Reds desperate to keep the 26-year-old at Anfield, Real Madrid have identified Porro as his alternative. The Spaniard has been outstanding for Tottenham Hotspur of late, registering one goal from nine appearances across competitions this season. However, the 25-year-old is under contract until 2028, so prising him away won't be easy.
Jude Bellingham frustrated by lack of goals
Jude Bellingham is unhappy with his lack of goals this season, according to MARCA. The Englishman joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and took the Santiago Bernabeu by storm.
Bellingham registered 23 goals and 13 assists from 42 games across competitions, helping Los Blancos win the league, the Champions League, and the Spanish Supercup. However, he has failed to live up to expectations this season, registering just two assists in nine appearances across competitions.
The 21-year-old has had to operate in a deeper role since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, affecting his output. However, even Carlo Ancelotti is surprised that the player hasn't found the back of the net yet this season.
