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Real Madrid secured a 4-2 win over Sevilla in LaLiga on December 22. Carlo Ancelotti's team are now second on the league table after 18 games, a point behind Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are not interested in a Liverpool defender. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants have been offered the chance to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 26, 2024.
Real Madrid not eyeing Virgil van Dijk
Real Madrid are not interested in a move for Virgil van Dijk, according to MARCA. The LaLiga champions are already eyeing Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires next summer.
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Virgil van Dijk's contract with the Reds also runs out at the end of this campaign and he hasn't signed a new deal yet. The Dutchman is highly regarded in the European circuit and has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu of late.
Los Blancos are in a precarious situation regarding their backline, with both Eder Militao and David Alaba out with ACL injuries. The Brazilian, meanwhile, has ruptured his ACL twice in the past 18 months and there remain concerns about his fitness.
The LaLiga champions are likely to invest in a new defender in 2025 and Van Dijk has been named as an option. However, the report added that Real Madrid are not considering a move for the 33-year-old at the moment, even though he could be available for free.
Los Blancos are eyeing an alternate target for the role. Recent reports have suggested that they have their eyes on Castello Lukeba for the job.
Los Blancos offered chance to sign Antonio Silva
Real Madrid have been offered a chance to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva, according to Defensa Central. The Portuguese defender is one of the most talented young footballers in the European circuit.
Silva has been outstanding for Benfica of late but has dropped down the pecking order since the sacking of coach Roger Schmidt. New manager Bruno Lage has preferred a centre-back pairing of Nicolas Otamendi and Tomas Araujo.
Silva's agent Jorge Mendes has offered the player to Los Blancos. However, the LaLiga giants are not interested in the 21-year-old.
Real Madrid face AC Milan competition for Mario Gila
Real Madrid will have to ward off competition from AC Milan in the race to sign Mario Gila, according to La Lazio Siam Nou. The Spanish defender has been quite impressive for Lazio of late, registering 19 appearances across competitions this season.
The 24-year-old left Los Blancos in 2022 to join the Serie A side and has enjoyed a steady rise so far. The LaLiga giants are looking for defensive reinforcements and have identified their former player as an option.
However, the Rossoneri are also in the race for the 24-year-old. Milan are looking for a new defender amid the uncertainties surrounding the futures of Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw.
Gila has popped up on their radar and the club are ready to move for him in 2025. The Spaniard is not a priority for the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy, which could work in AC Milan's favor.
