Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández is one of Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez’s biggest wishes for next season.
Real Madrid are clear that the midfield needs a new manager for next season. With the completion of Toni Kroos, one of the most pivotal players in the club’s recent history, the Whites are on the hunt for a new “playmaker” to control the game at the centre.
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In that regard, Enzo Fernández has emerged as a key option. The 24-year-old Argentine has been crucial for Chelsea, and his qualities have not gone unnoticed in Madrid. – It takes a lot for Chelsea to be willing to sell, and a lot is what Real Madrid is now coming up with.
According to sources close to the club, Real Madrid are willing to make an offer of €40 million plus a transfer for Arda Güler, one of the academy’s most sought-after talents. The idea is to lure the London club with a package that combines money and young talent, in the full understanding that the competition for Fernández will be fierce. The player, who became world champion with Argentina in 2022, has been a mainstay at Stamford Bridge, although his future may be uncertain as Chelsea do not plan to sell him in the near term.
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Atlético Madrid have also shown interest in Fernández, which puts further pressure on the negotiations. Diego Simeone has expressed his desire to have the Argentine midfielder, which could lead to a direct confrontation between the two Spanish capital clubs. Although Chelsea still see Enzo as unsellable, Real Madrid’s interest could change the picture – especially if the offer is convincing.
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Regardless, the battle for Enzo Fernández promises to be one of the big transfer sagas in the summer transfer window.
