Real Madrid are second in the LaLiga table after 34 games, four points behind leaders Barcelona. The two Spanish superpowers lock horns on Sunday, May 11, in the league.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos remain keen to secure the services of an Arsenal defender. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants have received a boost in their plans to take Florian Wirtz to the Santiago Bernabeu.
On that note, let’s look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from May 9, 2025.
Real Madrid remain keen to secure the services of William Saliba, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The French defender has been outstanding for Arsenal in recent times, and apparently has admirers at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In his column for Caught Offside, however, Romano added that a move is unlikely this summer.
He continued:
Saliba’s contract with the Gunners runs until 2027.
Florian Wirtz has hinted that he could be open to a departure from Bayer Leverkusen. The German midfielder remains linked with Real Madrid, who are expected to invest in midfield this year.
Los Blancos opted against signing a replacement for Toni Kroos after he retired last year, while Luka Modric’s contract expires this summer. The Croatian midfielder is due to turn 40 in September, and Wirtz could be his long-term successor at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speaking recently to Sports Illustrated, as cited by Fabrizio Romano, Wirtz acknowledged that he is tempted to move out of his comfort zone.
He continued:
The 22-year-old has registered 16 goals and 13 assists from 43 games across competitions this season, and his contract runs until 2027.
Aston Villa are planning to take Andriy Lunin to the Premier League this summer, according to Caught Offside. The Ukrainian custodian has largely played second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid and could take the next step in his career this summer.
The Villans are looking for a replacement for Emiliano Martinez, who is linked with a move to the Middle East. Aston Villa could be tempted to cash in on the Argentinean and replace him with Lunin this year.
The Ukrainian has registered four clean sheets from 12 games this season. Los Blancos won’t stand in his way if they receive a proper offer.
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