Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos won't exceed €175 million for Kylian Mbappe; club want Alphonso Davies in 2024, and more - August 23, 2023
Real Madrid are preparing to face Celta Vigo at the Balaidos Stadium on Friday (August 25) in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's men have got off to a flying start to the new season.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are unwilling to pay more than €175 million for Paris Saint-Germain top scorer Kylian Mbappe this summer. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants are planning to move for Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies in 2024.
On that note, here's a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on August 23, 2023:
Real Madrid won't pay more than €175 million to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to journalist Tomas Gonzalez-Martin.
The French forward is a priority for the La Liga giants, who would prefer to sign him for free in 12 months. The 24-year-old's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires next year, but he has said that he won't sign a new deal.
Recent reports have hinted that Mbappe is warming up to an extension after talks with Nassr Al-Khelaifi. However, the Ligue 1 giants remain determined to offload the player should he fail to sign a new deal. They have already slapped a €250 million price tag on his head this summer.
Los Blancos are unimpressed with PSG's demands and have decided that they won't pay such an exorbitant fee. Mbappe remains their preferred choice to replace Karim Benzema, and the player himself remain keen to move.
As such, Real Madrid are confident that they can secure the 24-year-old's signature on their terms.
Real Madrid are planning to move for Alphonso Davies next summer, according to Fichajes.
The La Liga giants have roped in Fran Garcia for the left-back role this summer, with Ferland Mendy struggling to stay fit. The French full-back also remains linked with an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu
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