Real Madrid could target Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, potentially offering Aurelien Tchouameni in a part-exchange deal.
Real Madrid have already started to plan for the next summer window. They want to reinforce their midfield and according to a report from Fichajes, Los Blancos are interested in the services of Enzo Fernandez. They could soon knock on Chelsea’s door for his signature and can even offer Aurelien Tchouameni in a part-exchange deal.
Fernandez has been on the wishlist of some of the biggest clubs in Europe since his days at River Plate. He made the move to Europe in the summer of 2022 to join SL Benfica and six months down the line, Chelsea broke the bank to secure his services.
While the Argentine World Cup winner is a huge prospect, and his contract with the Blues runs until the summer of 2032, his continuity at the West London club has become a big talking point in the last 12 months. There is no shortage of interest in the 23-year-old defensive midfielder, with Real Madrid being one of the leading candidates for his services.
Real Madrid plot a move for Fernandez
Los Blancos have been inconsistent since the start of the 2024/25 season. They have not been able to cope with the absence of Toni Kroos, who retired at the end of last season. The team in white are on the lookout for an ideal replacement, and they feel Fernandez could help their cause because of his exceptional ball distribution and ability to control the tempo of the game.
While Real Madrid already have Aurelien Tchouameni for that role, the French international has not been able to put in consistent performances. In order to strike a deal with Chelsea for their defensive midfielder, Los Blancos are ready to fork out around €100 million to sign Enzo Fernandez.
But, it still won’t be easy given his importance in the Blues’ first-team setup and the fact that Real Madrid will first have to free up space in their squad and raise some funds. The Spanish giants have already considered selling Tchouameni, and they are reportedly ready to include him in a potential deal to bring Fernandez to Madrid. It could make things lost easier as it will free up space and reduce the cost of the operation.
