Premier League
The name of Enzo Fernandez stands out in uppercase on Real Madrid's roadmap. From the presidency, Florentino Pérez has promised the new coach Xabi Alonso that the squad will have a top-notch midfielder next season who will compete directly for a starting position. In that context, the Argentine emerges as a standout option.
Why Real Madrid is looking at Enzo Fernandez
Madrid's need is clear. Under Xabi Alonso's guidance, the team aims to acquire a player who combines present and future; someone who brings dynamism, vision, muscle, with room for growth. As reported by DefensaCentral, the club is considering an investment between 75 and 80 million to strengthen that area.
Names like Adam Wharton, Wirtz... and Enzo Fernandez appear on the list, one of the most highly regarded midfielders in European football. The Argentine fits due to age, competitive character, and international experience. Additionally, the white project understands that this position is crucial to stabilize the new model desired by the coach.
Obstacles, figures, and Chelsea's stance
The operation to bring in Enzo Fernandez will not be simple. Chelsea considers him an essential piece and, for now, does not open the door to an easy negotiation. His price tag would be very high, and Madrid does not want to engage in a bidding war that would disrupt its financial planning.
Nevertheless, his name remains on the table. Internally, it is acknowledged that the midfield is an absolute priority for the upcoming season, and there is still no defined favorite. There is room, prices may vary, and Madrid is working with the usual caution not to inflate any operation.
There will be no moves to reinforce the midfield in winter. The club prefers to wait until summer and act when conditions are more favorable. It will close the loan of Endrick and may authorize a departure if a convincing offer comes in.

What Enzo Fernandez would bring to Xabi Alonso's project
Xabi Alonso seeks a midfielder capable of covering ground, balancing play, and providing offensive solutions. In that regard, Enzo Fernandez possesses key virtues: recovery ability, striking, tactical reading, and constant presence in the team's core.
His arrival would also help manage the generational transition in the white engine room, an area in need of a new leader after the natural decline of Modric and Kroos. The Argentine, by profile and character, fits the mold the coach aims to build.
Florentino Pérez's plan and Real Madrid's silent strategy
Florentino Pérez advocates for measured management. Nothing will be rushed prematurely. The priority is to upgrade the squad without compromising the club's finances or causing unnecessary noise around strategic goals.
In this scenario, Enzo Fernandez remains a solid option. There is no firm commitment yet, but there is interest, constant monitoring, and a clear fit within the sports model being prepared for the next season.
The outcome will depend on both Chelsea and the player himself. If the English club opens the door and the midfielder decides to take a step forward, Madrid will be ready to act. Until then, Xabi Alonso observes, Florentino manages, and a name keeps resonating in Valdebebas: Enzo Fernandez, the potential key to reviving the white midfield in the next sports project.
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