Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid are looking ahead to their trip to the Mestalla to face Valencia in the league on Friday, January 3. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game on second place in the LaLiga table, a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their plans to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold. Elsewhere, the Spanish champions are ready to cash in on a French defender this year.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from January 1, 2025.
Real Madrid suffer Trent Alexander-Arnold blow
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool have reportedly rejected a cheeky bid from Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, according to journalist Andy Hunter (via Caught Offside). The English right-back's contract with the Reds expires at the end of this season and he hasn't signed a new deal yet.
