Real Madrid are gearing up for a midfield overhaul, and Enzo Fernandez has emerged as a prime target ahead of the summer transfer window. According to reports, Los Blancos are willing to offer €40 million plus highly-rated youngster Arda Guler to tempt Chelsea into sanctioning a deal for the Argentine star.
Chelsea’s stance remains unclear, but with Enzo under a long-term contract and having cost the Blues a club-record fee in January 2023, Real Madrid will need more than just a promising talent and a bag of cash to prise him away from Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid’s midfield urgency
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Carlo Ancelotti’s side have endured heavy criticism following their Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal. A recurring theme? Lack of control in midfield. The void left by Toni Kroos’ retirement has been glaring, and while Luka Modric still offers moments of quality, his influence is waning as Real Madrid think long-term.
Targets like Alexis Mac Allister, Martin Zubimendi, and Enzo Fernandez have all been heavily linked. Initially, Real floated the idea of offering Guler plus cash to Liverpool for Mac Allister. With no breakthrough, they have now pivoted to a similar proposal aimed at Chelsea.
In Enzo Fernandez, Madrid see a modern midfield controller — progressive, dynamic, and battle-tested at the highest level after lifting the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
A tempting — but tricky — offer for Chelsea
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The proposed package is significant: €40 million plus Arda Guler, who remains one of the most exciting teenage prospects in world football despite limited minutes this season. For Chelsea, who are facing pressure to comply with FFP regulations and may have to streamline their bloated squad, it’s at least an offer worth thinking about.
Yet there are layers of complexity. Enzo is seen as part of Chelsea’s long-term core under Enzo Maresca. More importantly, the Argentine might have the final say. A move to Real Madrid would undeniably appeal — joining a club still synonymous with Champions League success and global stardom. Atletico Madrid are also reportedly interested and could offer their own cash-plus-player proposal, setting up a potential Spanish capital tug-of-war.
Conclusion
For now, it remains speculative, but Real Madrid’s aggressive push to land Enzo Fernandez signals the seriousness of their summer plans. With midfield evolution at the heart of their rebuild, expect Florentino Perez and Co. to leave no stone unturned.
Whether Chelsea bite remains the ultimate question — but one thing is clear: the Enzo Fernandez saga could become one of the defining transfer stories of the summer.
