Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Moroccan ace, Chelsea want €120m for Enzo Fernandez, and more - November 22, 2024
Real Madrid are second in LaLiga, six points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played a game more. Carlo Ancelotti's team are preparing for their upcoming league clash against Leganes on Sunday, November 24.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are interested in a Moroccan defender. Elsewhere, Chelsea have slapped a massive price tag on Enzo Fernandez.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from November 22, 2024.
Real Madrid eyeing Nayef Aguerd
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Nayef Aguerd, according to Fichajes. The Moroccan defender is currently on loan at Real Sociedad from West Ham United and has been very impressive so far.
Aguerd has taken no time to adapt to the rigors of LaLiga and is now a rock at the back in Imanol Alguacil’s setup. His performances have already earned him admirers at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Blancos are in a spot of bother with their backline, with Eder Militao joining David Alaba on the sidelines. The Brazilian isn't expected to play again this season, while Alaba is yet to return from an injury picked up in December 2023.
The situation has forced the Spanish champions to plan for reinforcements and Aguerd has popped up on their radar. Real Madrid are apparently convinced by the 28-year-old, and a move could be on the cards in January.
Interestingly, a permanent stay at the Reale Arena cannot be ruled out either.
Chelsea want €120m for Enzo Fernandez
Real Madrid will have to break the bank to secure the services of Enzo Fernandez in 2025, according to Fichajes. The LaLiga giants apparently have the Argentine on their radar as they look to upgrade their midfield in 2025.
Aurelien Tchouameni has failed to impress, while Luka Modric will enter the final six months of his contract soon. It is unclear whether the Croatian midfielder will be handed a new deal, especially since he will turn 40 next year.
Los Blancos want to bring in a player who can dictate the midfield for years and have had their eyes on Fernandez for a while. The midfielder apparently remains unsettled at Chelsea and has been in and out of the first team under Enzo Maresca.
Real Madrid are seeing this as an opportunity to prise him away, but the Blues reportedly want €120m to let him go. It is unclear whether the Spanish giants will be willing to pay such an exorbitant fee for the 23-year-old.
Los Blancos not playing Endrick loan deal in January, says Fabrizio Romano
Real Madrid are not planning to send Endrick out on loan in January, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian forward arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer with a huge reputation, but has struggled for game time under Carlo Ancelotti.
Endrick has registered just 122 minutes of first-team action across 10 games in all competitions, scoring two goals and setting up one more. Only one of those appearances has been a start.
Recent reports have suggested that the player is eager for regular game time and is considering his options. It has also been mentioned that Los Blancos are open to a temporary exit at the turn of the year.
However, Romano has refuted those claims, adding that there's no talk of a loan move to Southampton either.
