Real Madrid pursues Enzo Fernández and eyes midfield reinforcements

Real Madrid is intensifying its summer transfer activity, focusing on Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández. Chelsea has set a price of about £120 million (roughly €140 million) for the player, and Real Madrid may need to reshuffle its finances and consider player sales to afford the deal. The club is also evaluating other midfield options such as Mateus Fernandes and Rodri while negotiating potential departures.

Chelsea, meanwhile, is preparing a replacement plan. The West London club has identified French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as a possible target should Fernández leave for Madrid, with head coach Xabi Alonso keen on reuniting with him.

Other Real Madrid moves include the €60 million sale of Nico Paz to Italian side Como, which contains a buy‑back clause, and interest in high‑profile signings such as Michael Olise, for whom a record‑breaking offer of up to €213 million has been floated. Manager José Mourinho has indicated the club only needs to reinforce a central defender and a play‑making midfielder, and he hopes to fund these acquisitions by off‑loading players like Dean Huijsen, Eduardo Camavinga and others.

Four Real Madrid players eliminated from the World Cup—Denzel Dumfries, Antonio Rüdiger, Arda Güler and Federico Valverde—provide Mourinho a rested squad ahead of pre‑season training.