Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Liverpool offer €50m for French ace, Los Blancos make Virgil van Dijk decision, and more - January 7, 2025

Real Madrid secured a 5-0 win over Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on Monday, January 6, at Estadio Cartagonova. Arda Guler scored a brace, while Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric also found the back of the net.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are ready to prise a French midfielder away from the Santiago Bernabeu. Elsewhere, Los Blancos have decided not to pursue Virgil van Dijk this summer.

On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from January 7, 2025.

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Liverpool offer €50m for Aurelien Tchouameni

Aurelien Tchouameni

Liverpool have offered Real Madrid €50m for the services of Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Fichajes. The proposal includes an initial €35m, plus an additional €15m to be paid in 2026.

Tchouameni is no longer indispensable for Los Blancos, with recent reports suggesting that the club are ready for his departure this year. The Frenchman was roped in as a replacement for Casemiro in 2022, but hasn't lived up to the billing yet.

The Reds are long-term admirers of the player and are unperturbed by his recent struggles with the LaLiga champions. However, Liverpool will face competition from Manchester City for the 24-year-old.

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly in the race as well, so the player won't be short of options if he leaves Real Madrid. The player's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2028, but his time could be coming to an end this year. Tchouameni has registered 21 appearances for the LaLiga giants this season, many of which have been at the back.

Real Madrid make Virgil van Dijk decision

Virgil van Dijk

Real Madrid are not planning a summer move for Virgil van Dijk, according to journalist Jorge C Picon. The Dutch defender's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and he hasn't signed a new deal yet.

The 33-year-old's camp has reportedly reached out to Los Blancos to express the player's desire to join them. However, the LaLiga giants have surprisingly turned them down.

Real Madrid are in the market for a new defender at the moment following a string of injuries at the back. Eder Militao is out for the rest of the season after picking up his second ACL injury in 18 months.

David Alaba is yet to return after rupturing his ACL in December 2023. However, Los Blancos want a younger player for the job, and want to make the move either this year or in 2026.

Los Blancos end pursuit of Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono

Real Madrid are no longer prioritizing a move for Franco Mastantuono, according to AS. The Argentinean attacking midfielder is highly sought-after at the moment, although he is unlikely to leave River Plate in January.

However, a transfer in the summer is likely to be on the cards and Los Blancos are among the clubs previously linked with a move. The LaLiga giants value the 17-year-old but are unimpressed by his stiff release clause, believed to be around €41.5m.

They are also well stocked in the position, so they can afford to skip the melee for his signature. However, the player isn't going to be short of options, with Chelsea and Liverpool also hot on his heels.