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Real Madrid will make a move for €90 million-rated Chelsea midfielder
Real Madrid are on the lookout for reinforcements in the midfield department heading into the summer transfer window.
It is one of the positions that Los Blancos intend to strength in the summer, along with the centre-back and right-back areas.
Manchester City heavyweight Rodri has been touted as a target for a long time now, and the Spaniard is understood to be open to a move.
At the same time, Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernandez is also on the club’s radars and had openly hinted at his willingness to make the switch during the international break in March.
Real Madrid to move for Enzo Fernandez
Now, according to The Independent, Real Madrid will make a move for Enzo Fernandez in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Argentine international is expected to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, with the upcoming Premier League game against Sunderland likely to be his last one for the Blues.
Fernandez had some issues at the club in recent months due to his flirtations with a potential move to Real Madrid, which even earned him a two-match sanction, while there was a tense relationship with former manager Liam Rosenior ever since.
Things seemed to have smoothed over once Calum McFarlane replaced Rosenior as interim manager, but it appears that there is still some tension lingering.
As such, Chelsea and Fernandez are likely to part ways in the summer, with Real Madrid ready to make a move. It is unlikely that the Blues will be able to recoup the £100 million+ fees that they shelled out on his signing from Benfica in 2023.
Manchester City also in the race
The report states that apart from Real Madrid, Manchester City are also interested in signing Fernandez in the summer.
Indeed, if Los Blancos end up signing Rodri, the Premier League heavyweights intend to raid Chelsea for the Argentine star.
After all, Enzo Maresca, who is set to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, worked with Fernandez at Chelsea and the pair share a strong relationship.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
