Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest on Christoph Kramer, David De Gea, More

Real Madrid continue to cruise through the 2014-15 season, and if the latest rumours are to be believed, Los Blancos are already positioning themselves to improve the squad even more via the transfer market.

The Champions League holders are being linked with a host of young stars with world-class potential, while one veteran contributor seems to be inching closer to the exit door every day.

Here is the latest transfer news surrounding Los Blancos.

Christoph Kramer's Agent Insists Player is Focused on Present, Not Future

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Germany international Christoph Kramer is being linked with a move to the Bernabeu, but his agent, Rene vom Bruch, insists his client is completely focused on the current Bundesliga campaign, as reported by Goal's Stefan Coerts.

Vom Bruch told German newspaper Bild:

"Christoph is focused on Gladbach and has a contract with Leverkusen from this summer on. Real Madrid? We're not thinking about that at the moment."

Bayer Leverkusen director Rudi Voller also chimed in on the situation via Goal: "We are relaxed about all the rumours," he said. "This situation is very clear to us."

Kramer (who made headlines this week for one of the most spectacular own-goals you'll ever see, as shared below) has quickly become one of the hottest names on the transfer market thanks to a series of impressive performances in the Bundesliga.

Blessed with exceptional size for a holding midfielder, he has good technical and distribution skills and displays the potential to grow into a special player. The 23-year-old has spent the past two seasons out on loan, and he'll be with Borussia Monchengladbach for the 2014-15 campaign.

There's some speculation he may be tired of the constant loan deals, which has now lead to these early transfer rumours. His lack of experience could cost him in a foreign adventure, however, and he would be best served to continue honing his craft in the German top flight.

Manchester United Lining up David De Gea Replacement?

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Fichajes (h/t Metro) claim Manchester United are resigned to losing star goalkeeper David De Gea, whose potential move to Real Madrid is drawing ever closer.

The Red Devils are already looking at replacements for the Spain international and will reportedly make a move for free agent Victor Valdes, who has been training with the club to regain his fitness after a devastating injury last season.

Summer signing Keylor Navas initially appeared to rule out a transfer for another top keeper, but the Costa Rican has hardly played for Los Blancos, starting just two matches, according to WhoScored.com.

ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan doesn't see the 27-year-old pressuring Iker Casillas:

There's no doubt De Gea would be a good signing for Real, but it's highly unlikely United would already be looking at a replacement. We've yet to hear anything that would indicate the stopper is unhappy in England, and with a move in January just about impossible, it's simply too early for the club to give up on him.

Real will keep an eye on De Gea's contract negotiations for now, but don't expect to hear any real updates on this saga anytime soon.

Carlo Ancelotti Hints at Sami Khedira Exit

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Speaking on radio Show Al Primer Toque, manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his belief Sami Khedira wants to stay in Madrid, but he admitted there are signs he may not be around for much longer, as reported by GianlucaDimarzio's Enrico Passarella:

Ancelotti said: “There are hints indicating that he could leave, but I think that he wants to stay here.”

The Germany international has hardly played in 2014-15, partly due to an injury but mostly because Ancelotti prefers new signing Toni Kroos in the role of central midfielder.

Khedira's contract runs out in June, and the 27-year-old is widely expected to test the market as a free agent, making the move to the Premier League. Despite a lengthy injury history, as reported by Transfermarkt.com, interest in his services will likely be high.

The World Cup winner has just entered his prime years as a footballer, and he can't waste those sitting on the bench at the Bernabeu. Ancelotti may believe Khedira wants to stay in Madrid, but the fact he's yet to sign a new deal indicates that's not the case.

Khedira has the potential to be a very good player on a team willing to give him a regular starting position—at this point in time, such an offer would be too good to pass up.

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