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Real Madrid welcome AC Milan to the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 5. Carlo Ancelotti's team need a win to get over their disappointing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the league at the end of last month.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are competing with Liverpool for the services of an RB Leipzig defender. Elsewhere, the LaLiga champions are not interested in a move for Miguel Gutierrez.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from November 5, 2024.
Real Madrid battling Liverpool for Castello Lukeba
Real Madrid are locked in a battle with Liverpool for the services of Castello Lukeba, according to Fichajes. The LaLiga giants are looking for a new defender, with David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger no longer young.
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A long-term partner for Eder Militao is on their agenda and Los Blancos have identified Lukeba as an option. The French defender has been outstanding for RB Leipzig of late and has already turned heads at multiple clubs in Europe.
Lukeba is under contract with the Bundesliga club until 2029 and has an annual salary of €6m. Leipzig have no desire to let him go, but the 21-year-old has a €90m release clause in his deal.
Real Madrid are willing to exercise that option but will face competition from Liverpool for Lukeba. The Reds are sweating on the future of Virgil van Dijk, whose contract at Anfield expires at the end of this season.
The Dutchman is yet to agree to an extension, prompting the Merseyside giants to consider their options. They have identified Lukeba as a target and could derail Los Blancos' plans.
Los Blancos not eyeing Miguel Gutierrez
Real Madrid are not considering a move for Miguel Gutierrez, according to journalist Rodra. The Spanish left-back has gone from strength to strength and has turned heads at multiple European clubs.
Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new left-back amid the continued struggles of Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy. Gutierrez could be a superb choice for the role. The LaLiga giants own 50 percent of his rights and have the option to buy him for just €8m.
While Real Madrid are pleased with the 23-year-old's efforts, they are not eyeing him at present. Instead, Los Blancos are putting all their efforts into securing the services of Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies.
Bayern Munich hoping for Alphonso Davies to stay
Bayern Munich haven't given up hope of extending Alphonso Davies' stay at the Allianz Arena, as revealed by club director Max Eberl. The Canadian speedster has entered the final year of his contract with the Bavarians and hasn't signed a new deal yet.
Real Madrid are eyeing the player with interest and want to sign him on a Bosman move next summer. Davies will be able to agree a pre-contract with potential suitors in January if he continues to stall a new deal.
However, speaking recently as cited by Madrid Universal, Eberl hinted that the Bundesliga giants haven't given up on an extension yet.
"The chances are there," said Eberl.
The 24-year-old has appeared 13 times across competitions for Bayern Munich this season, setting up three goals.
