Real Madrid continues to carefully evaluate one of the transfer proposals put forward by new head coach Xabi Alonso. In addition to plans to bolster the defense, which includes signing a center-back and securing sufficient full-backs to cover both flanks, the Spanish coach has also requested the signing of a creative midfielder.
This request stems from the club’s aim to compensate for the significant technical void that will be left by Toni Kroos’s anticipated retirement in the summer of 2024. As a result, market analysis carried out by the scouting department, led by Juni Calafat, has focused on several high-profile players, with Enzo Fernández emerging as the standout candidate. The Chelsea midfielder, who wears the number 8 shirt, is considered an ideal option to take on that role in Real Madrid’s midfield.
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According to information from the Spanish outlet Defensa Central, this deal is far from straightforward. The Argentine international is under contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2032, and his current market value is estimated at around €75 million, a figure that Real Madrid is currently unwilling to meet.
However, recent developments could further complicate matters, particularly from a financial standpoint, which remains one of the biggest challenges for Real Madrid when competing in the elite transfer market. The increasing likelihood of Rodrygo Goes’ departure, whose impact has waned compared to previous seasons, could open the door for the club to allocate the necessary funds to secure Fernández.
Some reports suggest that both clubs could find common ground through a potential swap deal, given Chelsea’s reported interest in Rodrygo. The possibility of a direct exchange between the Brazilian winger and the Argentine midfielder has gained traction, especially following Chelsea’s direct involvement in the discussions. The British newspaper The Guardian has reported on Chelsea’s position regarding this scenario.
