Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing Spanish ace, club suffer Vitor Reis blow, and more - January 11, 2025

Real Madrid are putting together final preparations ahead of their Supercopa de Espana final against Barcelona on Sunday (January 12) at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game following a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the semifinal earlier this week (January 9).

Meanwhile, Los Blancos are eyeing a move for a Spanish defender who plies his trade in the Middle East. Elsewhere, the LaLia champions have suffered a setback in their plans to take Vitor Reis to the Santiago Bernabeu.

On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from January 11, 2025.

Real Madrid eyeing Aymeric Laporte

Real Madrid have rekindled their interest in Aymeric Laporte, according to Fichajes.net. The LaLiga giants are planning for defensive reinforcements to address a number of injuries at the back.

David Alaba recently returned to the first-team squad after a long layoff from injury. However, he has yet to make a start in over a year.

Meanwhile, Eder Militao ruptured his ACL in November and has been sidelined for the rest of the campaign. This is the Brazilian's second ACL injury in 18 months, so Los Blancos are understandably concerned.

The LaLiga giants are short of personnel at the back and have deployed Aurelien Tchouameni as a makeshift centre-back in recent games. Real Madrid want to rope in a new face to address the situation and have had their eyes on Laporte for a while.

The Spain international has extensive experience under his belt and was quite impressive during his time with Manchester City. Now playing for Al-Nassr, the 30-year-old could jump at the opportunity to return to Europe.

The Saudi club are apparently willing to let him go for €15m, which will suit Los Blancos. However, Laporte reportedly earns €24m per year with Al-Nassr and may have to take a pay cut to secure the move.

Los Blancos suffer Vitor Reis blow

Manchester City are close to securing the services of Vitor Reis, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The highly rated Brazilian defender has caught the eye with Palmeiras of late and is on Real Madrid's radar as well.

However, it now appears that Los Blancos are all set to miss out on the player. Romano has reported that the Cityzens have agreed to personal terms with the 18-year-old.

They are now locked in talks with the Brazilian side regarding a €40m move. Negotiations are progressing fast and City are eager to wrap up the move soon to prevent other clubs from hijacking the deal.

Real Madrid planning Dean Huijsen move in January

Real Madrid are planning to move for Dean Huijsen in January, according to Fichajes.net. Carlo Ancelotti is eager to bolster his backline this month and has apparently identified the 19-year-old as an option.

Huijsen has been impressive for Bournemouth this season and has already convinced the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy. However, the player also has admirers at Manchester City, who are convinced that he can flourish under Pep Guardiola.

However, Los Blancos are determined to pip City to the teenager's services. Huijsen is under contract with the Cherries until 2030.

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