Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Barcelona eyeing Kylian Mbappe; Los Blancos want €120 million for Aurelien Tchouameni, and more - July 25, 2023
Real Madrid are looking to use the summer to upgrade their squad ahead of the new season. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has already welcomed quite a few new faces to his ranks.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are looking to initiate talks to sign Paris Saint-German top scorer Kylian Mbappe. Elsewhere, Real Madrid are willing to let midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni leave for €120 million.
On that note, here's a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on July 25, 2023:
Barcelona are interested in Kylian Mbappe, according to L’Equipe. The French forward has been put up for sale by Paris Saint-Germain this month following his refusal to sign a new deal.
Real Madrid are the frontrunners to sign the 24-year-old, but the La Liga champions have now entered the fray. Los Blancos were hoping to sign Mbappe on a Bosman move once his contract expires next summer.
However, the Parisians are adamant that the player will not leave as a free agent and are pushing to offload him this year. There’s considerable interest in the player’s signature at the moment, with a blockbuster deal from Saudi Arabia on the table. Multiple clubs from the Premier League also have their eyes on the Frenchman.
Barcelona are now looking to make the most of the situation and inflict a telling blow to Real Madrid’s plans. The Blaugrana are unlikely to turn down the opportunity to sign a player like Mbappe.
They're now planning to sit down with PSG in the coming hours to discuss a possible move for the Frenchman. However, the transfer could be tough to complete, given Barcelona’s precarious finances.
Real Madrid are ready to let Aurelien Tchouameni leave for €120 million this summer, according to El Nacional.
The French midfielder’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu is
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