Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months, and Real Madrid have been mentioned as a potential destination.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Enzo Fernandez could cost around €100 million, and Real Madrid are unwilling to break the bank to sign him in the summer transfer window. The latest update claims that the Merengues have now identified the PSG midfielder Vitinha as a potential alternative for the South American.
It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official offer to sign the Portuguese international in the summer. Los Blancos may face stiff competition for Vitinha, with recent reports linking him with Liverpool.
Vitinha has been outstanding for club and country in recent seasons. There is no doubt that the 26-year-old has the quality to play for a club like Real Madrid, and he could help them improve. However, Enzo Fernandez and Vitinha are very different players in terms of skill set and having one as the alternative to the other is quite surprising.
Both players could improve Real Madrid
The Chelsea vice-captain is a central midfielder who will add creativity and goals from the middle of the park. On the other hand, Vitinha will add control and defensive cover to the team. There is no doubt that Real Madrid could use both, and it remains to be seen who they end up with.
Vitinha vs Enzo Fernandez league stats 2025/26
Duels won: 2.2 vs 4.0 (per 90)
Balls recovered: 4.9 vs 3.9 (per 90)
Tackles: 0.9 vs 1.6 (per 90)
Interception: 1.0 vs 0.6 (per 90)
Possession lost: 8 vs 13.5 (per 90)
Pass accuracy: 94% vs 86%
G/A: 8 vs 11
Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid, and they need to replace him properly. The Portuguese international could be the ideal replacement for him. He could form a quality partnership with Aurelien Tchouameni and help Real Madrid dominate the midfield contest. He will help them win the ball back in the middle of the park and recycle possession.
Meanwhile, the Spanish giants have been overly dependent on Jude Bellingham for goals and creativity from the middle of the park. Enzo Fernandez, who have been open to joining Real Madrid, could share that burden and be an excellent addition.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has 18 goal contributions for Chelsea this season, and he could transform Real Madrid in the middle of the park. However, the €100 million asking price is likely to complicate matters for the Spanish club, and it remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a deal for Vitinha for a more reasonable fee.