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Real Madrid secured a 3-0 win over Mallorca on Thursday, January 9, in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes scored either side of a Martin Valjent own goal to set up an El Clasico final on Sunday, January 12.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have set their sights on a Liverpool full-back. Elsewhere, Los Blancos will face competition from Manchester City in the race to sign Dean Huijsen.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from January 10, 2025
Bayern Munich eyeing Trent Alexander-Arnold
Bayern Munich are interested in Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to Fichajes. The English right-back is in the final six months of his contract with Liverpool and is also a target for Real Madrid.
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Los Blancos are planning to sign him for free at the end of this season. The Reds, meanwhile, remain eager to tie him down to a new deal, but talks for an extension haven't been fruitful so far.
The LaLiga giants have identified him as the ideal long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal, who will turn 33 this week. However, the Bavarians could be plotting to ruin Real Madrid's plans.
The Bundesliga giant are working to reinforce their right-back position and have apparently identified Alexander-Arnold as an option. Bayern Munich are ready to offer the 26-year-old a lucrative contract and a key role in their tactical setup, which could turn the player's head.
Manchester City want Dean Huijsen
Manchester City have entered the race to sign Dean Huijsen, according to Fichajes. The teenage defender has been quite impressive for Bournemouth of late and has turned heads at Real Madrid.
Los Blancos are planning to add more steel to their backline this summer amid a series of injuries at the back. Eder Militao is out for the season with an ACL injury, while David Alaba is yet to feature since returning from a similar injury.
The situation has prompted the LaLiga champions to scout the market for options and they have zeroed in on Huijsen. However, it now appears that Real Madrid will face competition from Manchester City in the race for the 19-year-old.
Lucas Vazquez wants to stay at Real Madrid
Lucas Vazquez has expressed a desire to continue his stay with Real Madrid. The 33-year-old's contract expires at the end of this season and he hasn't signed a new deal yet.
Vazquez has been an able backup to Dani Carvajal over the years and has stepped up this season following his countryman's ACL injury. However, Los Blancos' pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold has added to speculation regarding his future.
Speaking to the media following Thursday's win, as cited by Madrid Universal, Vazquez added that he is happy with the LaLiga giants.
“It’s too early to know what will happen. I’m happy here and enjoying myself. We’ll see what happens next time. I can’t say anything else,” said Vazquez.
Vazquez has registered two goals and three assists from 24 games across competitions this season, 16 of which have been starts. He also wore the armband in Dani Carvajal's absence.
