Real Madrid Transfer News: Tracking Latest Rumors, News and Updates

Real Madrid's grip on La Liga has been getting weaker by the week recently.

So weak is it now, that there seems an admittance at the Bernabeu that all attention should now focus on winning their 10th European Cup.

But could January change that? Could Jose Mourinho produce some business that allows them to, at very least, prolong the title race?

Or can he find a gem that will be eligible to play in the Champions League?

Perhaps it's more likely that players will be leaving in January?

Be sure to check back throughout the week, as this slideshow is constantly updated with the latest Real Madrid transfer news and rumours...

--Updated January 31, 12pm ET--

Quiet Window to End Silently?

In the wake of last night's football fiesta in Madrid, it seems Spain has forgotten that today is actually transfer deadline day.

One window signing, Diego Lopez, made his debut last night in the Copa del Rey El Clasico but with time running out it would appear he will be the only new face at the Bernabeu.

Nuri Sahin was shifted from Liverpool to Borussia Dortmund and at one point it looked as if Kaka would return to AC Milan, but on the whole it's been a quiet month for Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid.

Rest assured if anything happens, we'll be on top of it.

Mourinho to Bring in Old Friend?

With the injury obtained by Iker Casillas in Tuesday night's Copa del Rey tie with Valencia it would appear Jose Mourinho is keen to bring in a goalkeeper.

The Mirror are today reporting that QPR's Julio Cesar has been sounded out as that potential signing.

Mourinho worked with the Brazilian stopper, 33, at Inter Milan, although the report also suggests that Osasuna's Andres Fernandez is another option.

UPDATE: It is not to be either. Breaking news on Friday afternoon (ET) in Marca is that Real Madrid have signed Diego Lopez from Sevilla for €4 million.

The 'keeper only linked up with the Andalucian side in the summer after suffering relegation with Villarreal to La Segunda.

With Casillas injured, Lopez will provide competition to Antonio Adan for the No.1 spot at the Bernabeu.

Kaka: Should He Stay or Should He Go?

Kaka joined Real Madrid for £56 million in 2009 from AC Milan, but has struggled to live up to the price tag at the Bernabeu.

That, in part, could be pinned down to a long-term knee injury, although his form has not been particularly good either.

At the beginning of December, the Brazilian playmaker admitted that his future at Los Blancos was uncertain. (via Daily Mail)

By the end of December, though, Mourinho had suggested Kaka will be going nowhere. 

Despite those comments, expect no shortage of Kaka to [insert club here] rumors to ring out through January. 

UPDATE: As we pass through the first third of January, there is little by way of rumors or news linking Kaka with a move away during this window.

UPDATE: Following his red card against Osasuna at the weekend, it would appear Real Madrid are finally ready to cut their losses on the Brazilian.

ESPN have translated the following report from El Economista in Spain:

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Real Madrid are prepared to release outcast Kaka on a free transfer this January according to El Economista, the Real hierarchy are reportedly fed up with the Brazilian's costly wages and poor performances after he was sent off at the weekend against Osasuna.

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UPDATE: AC Milan's TV channel have announced that the Italian club are in the advanced stages of talks with Real Madrid to bring Kaka back to the San Siro on loan until the end of the season.

Goal.com are also reporting that it is now a matter of time before the deal goes through.

UPDATE: As reported here on Goal.com, the Rossoneri have pulled out of the deal to bring Kaka back due to fiscal reasons.

Yuto Nagatomo Interesting Los Blancos

Yuto Nagatomo is the latest name to be linked with a move to Real Madrid in what is turning out to be a very quiet transfer window for Jose Mourinho's side.

Quotes have been released on Goal.com have come out in which the Japanese full back has spoken of his "honor" at being linked with the Spanish champions:

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"It's an honor," he told reporters at a press conference.

"But now I am only looking at my performances for Inter. I want to fully concentrate on Serie A."

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Falcao to Move to the Bernabeu?

It is safe to say this deal certainly won't happen in January, but AS are reporting today comments from Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo that suggest Radamel Falcao will join Real in the summer.

Their information comes from the television programme Punto Pelota, and the story suggests the Colombian has already struck 'some kind of agreement with Real Madrid.'

The full story is here...

On ESPN, Atletico have since refuted this story.

UPDATE: On January 22, TeamTalk ran a story in which Falcao disputed any meeting with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez with regards to a move across the capital.

Manchester United Eye Di Maria

Angel Di Maria felt Jose Mourinho's wrath at the weekend, the Portuguese coach telling him that he "played better when he was earning less money".

With the Argentinean struggling to hit the heights he enjoyed as Real Madrid clinched La Liga last season, this spat with his manager has supposedly alerted clubs to his availability.

The Metro are saying that Manchester United have identified him as their top target should they be able to move on Nani.

Although, the very same news outlet, have also run a story speculating that Chelsea could be about to swoop for the 24-year-old winger.

Real Madrid Reject Carvalho Bid

The defensive crisis at Real Madrid has allowed a second chance for Ricardo Carvalho to showcase his abilities that were beginning to be forgotten.

Give these circumstances, it seems a funny time for Napoli to come in for a bid for the Portuguese defender, but according to Mundo Deportivo they have.

Los Blancos are said to have rejected the offer.

Is Gareth Bale La Liga Bound?

Gareth Bale looks set to follow Luka Modric's path and swap Tottenham's white for Real Madrid's.

The question is, when?

ESPN have suggested that Bale is already "in talks with Real Madrid." Although whether, as reported by the Daily Mail, their offer of £33 million will be enough is another issue.

The Mirror believe Tottenham are looking at a figure closer to £60 million.

This one will run and run, although Real Madrid are keen to avoid a similar situation to the way the Modric deal was dragged out. 

Update: The Mirror continue to show interest in this story, on January 5th they reported that Bale has already told friends when leaves Tottenham, it will be for Madrid.

Update: Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo ran a story on the January 15th saying that Tottenham have rejected a bid of €42 million.

David De Gea to Return to Madrid?

Iker Casillas' high profile benching against Malaga has proved the catalyst for another wave of stories linking the Manchester United 'keeper with a move back to Madrid.

The Daily Mail say Los Blancos will come in with a bid of £22 million, and English newspaper The Sun seem inclined to agree with them.

If there are any legs in this story, it would seem much more likely that the former Atletico stopper would return to Spain in the summer, not in January.  

UPDATE: The Express yesterday reported that influential agent Jorge Mendes is trying to force this deal through, although not in January but the summer.

Coentrao Seeking New Challenge?

Fabio Coentrao's links with a move to Chelsea date back to the summer of 2011 shortly before the defender arrived at Real Madrid. (via Daily Mail)

Following a series of niggling injuries and his failure to displace Marcelo at left-back it is thought he could be back on the Premier League club's radar.

ESPN suggest his unhappiness has been added to by Real Madrid's willingness to offer him as a make-weight in a deal for Gareth Bale.

The 24-year-old Portuguese international would likely prefer a move to Stamford Bridge though, especially with Ashley Cole's rumored exit. (via SkySports)

Update: The Metro have reported (January 4th) that both Manchester City and Chelsea have been offered Coentrao with Real Madrid hoping to offload him this month.

Luka Modric Failing to Settle?

Los Blancos' big-money summer signing is said to be unsettled in the Spanish capital after failing to establish a run of form (via Metro)

The same source suggests that Manchester City and Chelsea are on red-alert should the former Tottenham midfielder decide he wants to move back to England.

UPDATE: Speaking in the Manchester Evening News, Xabi Alonso has backed the Croatian to come good, suggesting it takes time to settle at a new club in a new country.

UPDATE: The Sun are reporting that Chelsea have given up on a January swoop for Modric, but believe a £22 million summer bid will persuade Real Madrid to cut their losses.

Sahin to End Liverpool Nightmare

Nuri Sahin's season-long loan move to Liverpool hasn't helped the player discover his Borussia Dortmund form, and it seems the Reds are ready to cut their losses. (via The Independent.)

Although it won't mean a return to Madrid.

AS say Inter Milan see the 24-year-old as the perfect January addition, although TalkSport suggest Dortmund are prepared to bring the Turkish midfielder back to Germany.

Either way, it seems his time at Real Madrid has definitely expired.

UPDATE: On January 9th both The Mirror and The Independent confirmed Liverpool's intentions to send Sahin back to Spain.

UPDATE: As confirmed here on the BBC, the Turkey international has returned to his former club Dortmund on loan.

Los Blanco to Re-Sign Carvajal?

Spanish paper Marca has said that Real Madrid have lined up a deal to bring Dani Carvajal back to the Bernabeu.

The right-back left the club for €6 million to join Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, but part of the deal means Madrid can re-sign him for €8 million.

The Spaniard turns 21 in the coming days and has said it would be a "dream come true to return".

Isco Could Be Available

Isco, winner of the 'Golden Boy' award, could be a potential replacement should Modric head back to England.

The Malaga attacking midfielder has a release clause €21 million and is supposedly on the shopping list of many clubs who are hoping to take advantage of Malaga's financial situation.

TalkSport have recently suggested that Real Madrid are ready to fight the two Manchester teams for his signature.