Meanwhile, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that the La Liga giants are ready to adapt if Marco Asensio or Dani Ceballos leave this summer. Elsewhere, Alvaro Odriozola is generating interest from four clubs.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories as on August 14, 2022:

Real Madrid ready to adapt if Marco Asensio or Dani Ceballos leaves, says Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has said that Real Madrid are prepared to adapt if Marco Asensio or Dani Ceballos leaves this summer. The two players remain linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu, with neither guaranteed a regular place in the starting XI.

Speaking to the press, Ancelotti said that Los Blancos are ready to rotate the squad as they gear up for an intense season

He added:

Ancelotti also expressed shock at Toni Kroos’ exclusion from the final 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or award.

The Italian also heaped praise on Thibaut Courtois, who is among six Real Madrid players in the shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d’Or.

Courtois has been outstanding for the Spanish giants in recent seasons, keeping 75 clean sheets in over 180 games across competitions.

Four clubs interested in Alvaro Odriozola

Alvaro Odriozola is being pursued by four clubs this summer, according to Defensa Central via The Hard Tackle.

The Spanish full-back has endured a difficult time since joining Real Madrid from Real Sociedad in 2018. He has struggled to break into the first team at the Santiago Bernabeu and could be allowed to leave this summer.

The 26-year-old is not short of options, with Sociedad, Athletic Club, Fiorentina and Inter Milan keeping a close eye. Odriozola’s contract with Los Blancos runs till 2024. The player spent a fruitful loan spell with Fiorentina last season and would prefer a return to Serie A.

Carlo Ancelotti wants to retire after his stint with Los Blancos

Carlo Ancelotti wants to hang his boots once his spell with Real Madrid ends. The Italian is one of the most successful managers in the game and is enjoying a superb second spell with Los Blancos.

He won the La Liga and UEFA Champions League double last season, becoming the first manager to win league titles in five difference counties.

Speaking to Rome-based daily Il Messaggero, Ancelotti said that he values human relations more than records.

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Carlo Ancelotti has already helped his team lift the UEFA Super Cup last week.

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