With the Spanish top flight now back under way as the calendar turns towards 2023, teams across La Liga will make a push towards renewed goals.
Real Madrid find themselves in a fierce battle atop the La Liga table, trailing rivals Barcelona by two points at the World Cup break. Los Blancos are also slated for a heavyweight Champions League clash with Liverpool once European play is renewed in late February.
The January transfer window offers a new chance to bolster the squad and fill holes in the lineup.
Madrid continue to search for the next big thing in midfield. Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still going strong well into their 30s, but nobody has proven as of yet they can step up and replace the aging stars. Los Blancos have focused on buying young talent lately, as they hope to build a squad that can last for a decade or more.
JUMP TO: Josko Gvardiol | Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid completed January transfers
Incoming transfers
| Date | Player | Club | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul. 1, 2024 | Endrick | Palmeiras | €70 million |
Outgoing transfers
| Date | Player | Club | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
Latest Real Madrid transfer news, rumors
The Sporting News brings you a full roundup of all the latest Real Madrid transfer news as the January window approaches.
A deal for Brazilian youngster Endrick has already been struck, which will see the 16-year-old join in the summer of 2024 once he is of legal age to begin playing on a professional contract. The transfer, which is reportedly valued at around €72 million should all add-on clauses trigger, is the next step in Madrid’s attempt to go all-in on young global talent.
- Teenage talent Bruno Iglesias set to be loaned out (Marca)
- Bellingham to hold talks with Dortmund over future in January (Bild, via Bulinews)
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One young player Real Madrid are in for is RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol who had an outstanding World Cup with Croatia.
According to Marca, Madrid have been watching Gvardiol for a while, but there is an understanding that his price has “skyrocketed” since Leipzig acquired him from Dinamo Zagreb 18 months ago. Los Blancos will have serious competition for Gvardiol, with Chelsea and Manchester United linked.
The report states that Gvardiol “likes” Real Madrid and could be tempted to a move, but RB Leipzig have no need to sell urgently and could wait this one out. Interestingly, Gvardiol’s old youth coach believes Real Madrid would be the best fit for the youngster, saying “he is ready for that step”.
The Jude Bellingham saga is one that does not look like it will have a swift conclusion. The 19-year-old England star has been sensational for both the Three Lions and his club Borussia Dortmund, and his services will not come cheap.
He has long been linked to Liverpool, and the Reds are certainly in the mix, but Real Madrid are also reportedly strong contenders. According to reports by both Marca and AS in Spain, Madrid are a “priority” for Bellingham as he searches for his next club.
However, that comes just weeks after an earlier report from Marca stated that Real Madrid would not stretch to the €150 million number that has been floated for Bellingham. If the player wants the move to Madrid, he could potentially have sway over his final destination, but it will still require Dortmund accepting the bid, which may be the biggest roadblock to a potential deal.
