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Real Madrid are looking to add more quality to their impressive squad before the start of the new campaign. Carlo Ancelotti has taken his team to the pinnacle of success in recent times, but is aiming higher next season.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have come to a decision regarding their pursuit of Alphonso Davies. Elsewhere, Liverpool remain on the hunt for Leny Yoro this summer.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from June 24, 2024.
Real Madrid make Alphonso Davies decision
Real Madrid are no longer prioritizing a move for Alphonso Davies this summer, according to MARCA. The Canadian has emerged as a target for Carlo Ancelotti amid the uncertainties surrounding Ferland Mendy's future.
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Los Blancos are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old and are expected to sign him this summer. Davies' contract with Bayern Munich expires in 2025 and he hasn't agreed to a new deal yet.
A cut-price move to the Santiago Bernabeu was previously expected to materialize this year. However, the La Liga giants have now decided to keep their trust in Mendy, who enjoyed a stellar 2023/24 campaign.
Carll Ancelotti is a fan of the 28-year-old and is happy to have him around. With a move for Davies looking increasingly complicated, Real Madrid have now stalled their pursuit of the Canadian.
The Bavarians are trying to tie him down to an extension, and new manager Vincent Kompany is desperate to keep him at the Allianz Arena. If he continues to stall a deal, however, Los Blancos will have the opportunity to lap him up for free next summer.
Liverpool eyeing Leny Yoro, says Fabrizio Romano
Liverpool remain in the race for Leny Yoro, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The French defender is a wanted man this summer following his eye-catching performances for Lille.
Yoro registered 44 appearances across competitions for the Ligue 1 side in the 2023/24 campaign, all but four of which were starts. His efforts have earned him admirers at clubs across Europe, although recent reports have suggested that he prefers a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Red are looking for a new defender this summer, with a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk on their mind. Yoro fits the bill, and is also wanted at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester United. However, Real Madrid remain the favorites for his services.
In his column for Caught Offside, Romano added that the Reds can sign the 18-year-old only if a move to the Santiago Bernabeu doesn't materialize.
“A lot has been written about Leny Yoro, but my understanding of the situation remains the same in that the Lille defender has wanted to join Real Madrid since October/November last year, it’s not something new," wrote Romano.
He continued:
“Yoro’s preference is Real Madrid and he wishes to go there, but it depends on Real Madrid and what they want to do now. PSG and Liverpool will be there if Yoro to Real Madrid doesn’t happen.”
Yoro's contract with Lille expires at the end of next season.
Rodrygo eager to team up with Kylian Mbappe
Rodrygo is keen to share the pitch with Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French superstar parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer at the end of his contract and joined Los Blancos on a Bosman move.
The Spanish champions were hot on his heels for a while and missed out on his services on two previous occasions. However, they managed to wrestle him away this year from the Parc des Princes as a free agent.
Mbappe's arrival is bound to cause a shuffle in Carlo Ancelotti's team and one player whose future has been thrown up in the air due to the move is Rodrygo. Recent reports have suggested that the Brazilian could lose his place in the starting XI next season, adding to speculation regarding his future.
Rodrygo added fuel to the fire a few weeks ago by suggesting that he could be open to an exit from the club. He has since retracted those comments, although his future remains uncertain.
However, speaking while on international duty as cited by Madrid Universal, the 23-year-old insisted that he is excited by the prospect of playing alongside Mbappe.
“For me, it’s a pleasure to play with Mbappe, I always made it very clear. He’s going to help our team a lot, he’s going to help make it even stronger than it already is. It is always a pleasure, but now is not the time to divert the focus, I want to be focused on the national team," said Rodrygo.
He continued:
“Mbappe is also playing the (European) championship with his national team and I want to be focused here. But always making it clear that it is a pleasure and a dream to play with one of the best in the world.”
Rodrygo's contract runs until 2028 and Liverpool have been linked with the player of late.
