Wednesday's Real Madrid transfer talk news roundup: Melayro Bogarde, David Alaba

The summer transfer window has now closed, with Real Madrid having failed to sign a single player in one of the quietest windows in their history.

The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic prevented the Spanish champions from doing their usual business, but a busy summer of 2021 is already being predicted with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga thought to be on their shortlist.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news of possible comings and goings at the Bernabeu.

Wednesday morning's Real Madrid transfer talk news roundup:

Ramon Calderon hits out at Real Madrid's decision to sell Cristiano Ronaldo

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Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has criticised the club's current chief Florentino Perez for selling Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.

Ronaldo moved from Madrid to Turin in the summer of 2018 after winning his fifth Ballon d'Or and a personal fifth Champions League title and has continued to be successful in Italy, scoring 74 goals and recording a further 19 assists in just 96 games.

However, Los Blancos have not enjoyed the same level of success in Europe since Ronaldo's departure, and Calderon believes letting the Portuguese star leave was a poor decision.

"It was a big mistake by [Florentino Perez] to sell him for €110m (£99m) after nine years in the team," Calderon told Goal.

"It is a pity because he is showing in Italy that he is still one of the best in the world. That attitude and his natural conditions make him unbeatable. Without a doubt, he is an example for young people who aspire to succeed in the sport."

Eden Hazard, who joined Real Madrid in 2019 and was tipped to be Ronaldo's replacement, has struggled to make an impact since his big-money move from Chelsea, scoring just three goals for the club so far.

The Belgian has been hampered by injuries since his arrival, making just 28 appearances across all competitions.

Barcelona, Real Madrid 'to battle for Hoffenheim starlet'

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Barcelona and Real Madrid have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to sign Hoffenheim youngster Melayro Bogarde.

The 18-year-old has made three appearances for the German outfit this season, helping his side to clean sheets in their double-header against Slovan Liberec in the Europa League.

While the teenager is in line to earn more opportunities, the Dutchman has just seven months remaining on his contract.

As well as Barcelona, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and Ajax have all been linked with a move for the prospect ahead of the January window.

However, according to Sport, it is Barca and Real Madrid who are regarded as Bogarde's most likely destination in the future.

Given the financial situations at Camp Nou and the Bernabeu, the Spanish giants see value in negotiating a cut-price deal as soon as possible.

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