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Real Madrid secured a 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, October 22. A Vinicius Junior hat-trick and goals from Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez helped the LaLiga giants get the better of their German counterparts.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their plans to sign Pedro Porro in 2025. Elsewhere, a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) full-back is not considering a return to the Santiago Bernabeu.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 23, 2024.
Real Madrid suffer Pedro Porro blow
Tottenham Hotspur have slapped an £80m price tag on Pedro Porro to ward off his suitors, according to Football Insider. Recent reports have suggested that Real Madrid have identified the Spanish right-back as an alternative to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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The Englishman has entered the final year of his contract with Liverpool and is yet to sign a new deal. Los Blancos are attentive to his situation and are planning a Bosman move for the 26-year-old at the end of this season.
The LaLiga giants want to lay down succession plans for Dani Carvajal, who is on the wrong side of 30. Real Madrid believe Alexander-Arnold will be perfect for the job and want him at the Santiago Bernabeu next year.
However, Liverpool are fighting tooth and nail to keep their prized asset at Anfield. The situation has forced the LaLiga champions to turn to Porro, who has been outstanding for Spurs. However, the 25-year-old is under contract with Tottenham until 2028 and they will only let him go for a blockbuster fee.
Achraf Hakimi not planning on Santiago Bernabeu return
Achraf Hakimi is not planning to rejoin Real Madrid at the moment, according to SPORT. The Moroccan right-back will enter the final year of his contract with PSG at the end of this season and is yet to sign an extension.
The 25-year-old enjoys a close relationship with Kylian Mbappe and has been linked with a reunion at the Santiago Bernabeu for a while. Hakimi rose through the ranks at Los Blancos but left in 2020 after failing to establish himself in the starting XI.
With the LaLiga giants looking for a right-back, speculation regarding the Moroccan's return to his alma mater has caught fire. However, it now appears that Hakimi has no desire to return to Real Madrid and is already discussing a new deal with the Parisians.
Al Ahli eyeing Thibaut Courtois
Al Ahli have set their sights on Thibaut Courtois, according to Fichajes. The 32-year-old has been in fantastic form again this season, bailing out Real Madrid countless times.
His contract expires in 2026 and there hasn't been talk of a new deal yet. While the player has shown no signs of slowing down, Los Blancos could be tempted to cash in on him at the end of this season.
Saudi clubs have completed multiple superstar signings, with aging players moving to the Middle East for a fat paycheck. Courtois could be tempted to eventually follow suit, but for now, he remains happy with the LaLiga champions. Goalkeepers can maintain their standards until their late 30s, so the club may opt to hand him a renewal soon.
