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Real Madrid ready to open talks for £120m-rated Premier League superstar; personal terms already reached
Real Madrid’s aggressive summer transfer strategy shows no signs of slowing down, with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez now emerging as the club’s next major target.
Having already strengthened multiple areas of the squad, the Spanish giants are now preparing to intensify their pursuit of the Argentine international.
In that regard, according to Ben Jacobs, Real Madrid are preparing to open discussions with Chelsea over the Argentine midfielder, although any potential deal is expected to be far from straightforward.
Real Madrid ready to make their move
The journalist mentions that Chelsea value Fernandez at around £120 million and have no intention of allowing one of their key players to leave on the cheap.
The London club remain relaxed about the situation due to his long-term contract and would have no issue keeping the midfielder at Stamford Bridge if their valuation is not met.
Despite Chelsea’s position, however, the situation has become increasingly interesting due to the player’s desire to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The report claims Fernandez is open to joining Real Madrid and has made a transfer to the Spanish capital a priority.
His agent, Javier Pastore, is also said to be actively exploring a pathway that could make the move possible during the current transfer window.
That development is likely to encourage Real Madrid, who have already demonstrated a willingness to spend heavily after attempting to secure high-profile signings earlier in the summer.
Chelsea determined to stand firm
From Chelsea’s perspective, there is little pressure to sell, as Fernandez remains one of the centrepieces of the club’s project and is viewed as a player capable of leading the midfield for many years.
However, transfer stories involving Real Madrid often take on a life of their own once the Spanish giants become seriously involved.
Reports suggesting that Fernandez wants the move could eventually place Chelsea in a difficult position, particularly if the player continues pushing for a transfer behind the scenes.
Adding further intrigue to the story are claims that an agreement in principle has already been reached between Fernandez and Real Madrid regarding personal terms.
The proposed contract would reportedly keep the Argentine at the Bernabeu until 2032.
Fernandez could be the next Galactico signing
Real Madrid’s interest makes perfect sense when viewed through the lens of squad planning.
While the club already possess one of Europe’s strongest midfield units, Fernandez offers a different profile that could elevate the team even further.
However, the biggest obstacle remains Chelsea’s valuation. A fee in the region of £120 million would place Fernandez among the most expensive signings in Real Madrid history.
Yet recent transfer activity suggests the club are not afraid to think big when the right opportunity presents itself.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
