Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Liverpool unlikely to sign Aurelien Tchouameni; Xabi Alonso opens up on Los Blancos links, and more - July 27, 2023
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win against Manchester United at the NRG Stadium on July 26 (Wednesday) in a pre-season friendly. Jude Bellingham and Joselu found the back of the net to mark a memorable outing for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are unlikely to secure the services of Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer. Elsewhere, Xavi Alonso has spoken about reports linking him to the hot seat at the Santiago Bernabeu.
On that note, here's a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on July 27, 2023:
Liverpool are unlikely to sign Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, according to club insider Neil Jones.
The French midfielder turned down a move to Anfield last summer to join Real Madrid but hasn't lived up to the billing at the Santiago Bernabeu. He remains linked with a move away from the Spanish capital, with Liverpool reportedly eyeing the 23-year-old with interest.
In his column for Caught Offside, Jones said that the Reds never recovered from missing out on Tchouameni last summer.
Jones added that Liverpool could only sign Tchouameni if Los Blancos want to raise funds to push for Kylian Mbappe this summer.
He continued:
Paris Saint-Germain have put Mbappe up for sale this summer after the striker refused to extend his deal, which expires in 2024.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has refused to indulge in talks of taking over at Real Madrid next summer.
Los Blancos are likely to appoint a successor to Ancelotti in 2024, with the Italian expected to take charge of the Brazil national team. Alonso is among the frontrunners to take Ancelotti's place at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, speaking to the press, as cited by Managing Madrid, Alonso said that he remains focussed on his short-term
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