Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Bayern Munich ace, club plan to offload Reinier, and more - July 30, 2024

Real Madrid are working to add more quality to their roster this summer, after a fantastic campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager has already upgraded his attack this summer by roping in Kylian Mbappe and Endrick.

Meanwhile, Los Blancos have set their sights on a Dutch defender who plays for Bayern Munich. Elsewhere, the La Liga champions are eager to offload Reinier Jesus this summer.

On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from July 30, 2024.

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Real Madrid eyeing Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt

Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to Football 365. The La Liga giants are in the market for defensive reinforcements following Nacho Fernandez's exit.

With David Alaba yet to regain full fitness, a new defender is fast becoming a priority for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager had his eyes on Leny Yoro, but Manchester United prised away the Frenchman from right under Los Blancos' noses.

The Red Devils also have their eyes on De Ligt and have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Dutch defender. However, they are yet to strike a deal with Bayern Munich regarding a move.

Real Madrid are now plotting to hijack the deal. The Premier League giants apparently offered £29m for the 24-year-old. However, the Bavarians want £42m to let him go this summer.

Los Blancos are now hoping to get a deal down for £34m, which is still short of the Bundesliga giants' expectations. De Ligt remains eager to leave the Allianz Arena this summer and is reportedly itching for a reunion with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. However, the lure of the Santiago Bernabeu could be too hard to resist, provided the La Liga champions can agree on a fee with Bayern Munich.

Los Blancos plan to offload Reinier Jesus

Reinier Jesus

Real Madrid are planning to offload Reinier Jesus this summer, according to AS. The Brazilian midfielder is a forgotten man at the Santiago Bernabeu and has failed to establish himself in the starting XI.

Reinier's time at the club has mostly been spent on loan, and he is not part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans at the moment. The player scored a hat-trick recently for Real Madrid Castilla in a friendly game against CD Illescas, but that is unlikely to convince the Italian.

Los Blancos are open to another loan departure, although they would prefer a permanent exit. They want to recoup the €30m they invested in the player in 2020, but that appears highly unlikely. Real Valladolid were reportedly interested in the 22-year-old earlier this summer.

Real Madrid eyeing full-back additions in 2025

Alphonso Davies

Real Madrid are planning to move for Alphonso Davies and Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer, according to The Daily Briefing. The La Liga giants are considering full-back reinforcements this summer and have both players on their radar.

Davies is a long-term target at the Santiago Bernabeu, but prising him away from Bayern Munich this summer has been a challenge. However, the player is in the final year of his contract with the Bavarians and hasn't agreed to a new deal yet.

The Canadian has been identified as an upgrade on Ferland Mendy, with the Frenchman's contract also set to expire next summer. However, Carlo Ancelotti wants Mendy to stay and the club are apparently working on a renewal.

Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool also expires in 2025 and he is yet to sign a new deal. The Englishman could be a fine successor for Dani Carvajal, who is already in the final phase of his career. While he is likely to be offered a new deal soon, the Spaniard will eventually need replacing.

Alexander-Arnold could be ideal for the job. Having been a key figure under former manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, the 25-year-old could be a fine addition to Ancelotti's roster. It now appears that Los Blancos are laying down background work to take both players to the Santiago Bernabeu for free in 2025.