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Real Madrid will open doors to summer exits for two first-team stars – report
Real Madrid could be gearing up for a significant reshuffle next summer, according to a report from SPORT.
The club might consider selling Aurelien Tchouameni and Rodrygo to generate funds for its new sporting project. These potential sales are seen as a way to address the gaps in the squad and invest in the areas where reinforcements are most needed.
The summer transfer window of 2025 is expected to be a crucial period for Real Madrid. The current squad faces several challenges, including an imbalance in player profiles and a lack of depth in specific positions.
To address these issues, Real Madrid need to make new signings, but financial constraints require them to sell some players to fund these investments.
Tchouameni and Rodrygo, who are highly valued in the Premier League, could be the key to securing the necessary funds.
Interest is still there
Tchouameni is reportedly the primary candidate for a transfer. The French midfielder has struggled to adapt to Real Madrid’s style of play and has not consistently delivered the performances expected of him.
With several teammates excelling in the midfield, Tchouameni finds himself surplus to requirements. However, his reputation remains strong in England, with clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United showing keen interest in securing his services.
Rodrygo, while a less likely option, is also being considered for a potential sale. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe has limited his opportunities in the starting eleven, leading to uncertainty about his role in the team.
Rodrygo had previously expressed doubts about his future after Mbappe’s signing, a sentiment that did not sit well with the club. This situation has opened the door to discussions about his departure, with Premier League clubs monitoring his availability.
High price for Rodrygo
If Real Madrid opts to sell Rodrygo, they are expected to demand a record fee. His market value is estimated at €110 million, and given the interest from English clubs, a bidding war could significantly increase the final price.
As for Tchouameni, his departure would help Real Madrid recover their initial investment while reshaping the squad for future success.
These potential sales reflect Real Madrid’s strategy to balance financial needs with sporting ambitions as they aim to remain competitive in both domestic and European competitions.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
