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Real Madrid are preparing to face Valencia in LaLiga on Friday, January 3. Carlo Ancelotti's team are second in the league after 18 games, a point away from table toppers Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are not the only party interested in Alphonso Davies. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions have set their asking price for Fran Garcia.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 28, 2024.
Real Madrid face competition for Alphonso Davies
Real Madrid will face competition from Arsenal in the race to sign Alphonso Davies, according to TBR Football. The report adds that Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea also have their eyes on the Canadian left-back.
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Davies has entered the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich and is yet to sign a new deal. The LaLiga giants remain heavily linked with the player as they look to bolster their left-back position.
However, Los Blancos will not have a free run at the 24-year-old. Arsenal are long-term admirers of the player and previously tried to sign him in 2019.
As such, their interest in Davies could spell trouble for Real Madrid. The Gunners are a team on the rise under Mikel Arteta, and the Canadian could be tempted to move to the Emirates.
However, the lure of the Santiago Bernabeu has previously proven to be too hard to resist for some top talents in the world. As such, Los Blancos cannot be ruled out of the race just yet.
Los Blancos want €20m for Fran Garcia
Real Madrid are willing to let Fran Garcia leave for €20m, according to Real Madrid Confidencial. The Spanish left-back has failed to cement his place in the starting XI since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2023.
Garcia was initially expected to compete with Ferland Mendy for a place in Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI. However, the Frenchman remains ahead of the 25-year-old in Los Blancos' pecking order at the moment.
Meanwhile, the club's pursuit of Alphonso Davies has also added to speculation regarding Garcia's future. It now appears that the LaLiga giants are willing to let the Spaniard leave in 2025 for the aforementioned price.
While the price may be more than the player's market value, there's no dearth of suitors. Rayo Vallecano are ready to take him back and are emerging as a strong contender for his services. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid also have their eyes on Garcia. The player's contract runs until 2027.
Real Madrid could agree Trent Alexander-Arnold move in January
Trent Alexander-Arnold could agree a move to the Santiago Bernabeu at the turn of the year, according to journalist Rodra. However, he is unlikely to leave Liverpool in January.
The Englishman's contract expires at the end of this season and he hasn't agreed to a new deal yet. The Reds are desperate to tie him to a new deal, but have failed to convince him to agree to a renewal so far.
Los Blancos are hot on his heels as they lay down succession plans for Dani Carvajal. They have already informed Liverpool of their intentions and it is now believed that the LaLiga giants could reach an agreement with Alexander-Arnold in January. However, a move is only expected to materialize in the summer.
