Real Madrid reportedly preparing to bid £150 million for Chelsea's top player
Chelsea, fresh off their Club World Cup triumph, are braced for a significant offer for one of their star players, Enzo Fernandez. Reports suggest that Real Madrid have prepared a £150 million bid for the Argentine midfielder, a move that could shake up the footballing world.
Fernandez, who joined Chelsea for £106.8 million in 2023, making him the club's most expensive signing of all time, has been a vital part of their recent success. His energetic performances in the midfield have been instrumental in Chelsea's success, and he has even captained the club on several occasions.
The 24-year-old midfielder's impressive form has not gone unnoticed by Real Madrid, with former player and current coach Xabi Alonso expressing his belief that Fernandez is the player they need to lead their engine room. Alonso is looking for a midfielder who can fit into a deep role, similar to former Real Madrid stars like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
However, Chelsea is unlikely to approve the sale, given Fernandez's importance to the team. The midfield trio of Cole Palmer, Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo, who cost Chelsea around £250 million, have been key to the team's success. Both Palmer and Caicedo have put shaky starts behind them and have been impressive in the last 12 months.
Real Madrid's interest in Fernandez could lead to a reshuffle in their squad. They might consider selling players like Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fran Garcia to generate the necessary funds for the potential transfer of Fernandez. Despite the reported bid, which has been mentioned as both £130 million (approximately €150 million) and €150 million, Chelsea's stance on selling remains skeptical.
Transfermarkt values Fernandez at €75 million, suggesting that if sold, it would mean Chelsea make a small profit on the transfer. However, the funds from the potential sales would more than cover the fee Real Madrid plan to spend on Fernandez, making it a potentially lucrative deal for the Spanish club.
It's worth noting that Fernandez has been considered amongst the best in the world in his position and has been named amongst the top defensive midfielders in the world by various football websites. However, Real Madrid's pursuit of Fernandez does not necessarily mean an upgrade on Eduardo Camavinga, who is ranked at no.10 in our website's list of the best defensive midfielders in the world right now.
As the transfer window heats up, Chelsea and Real Madrid find themselves at the centre of one of the most anticipated transfers of the season. With both clubs enjoying recent success, the outcome of this potential deal could have significant implications for the future of both teams.
The potential sale of Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea's most expensive signing and a vital part of their midfield, to Real Madrid could lead to a dramatic shift in European-leagues, particularly the Premier League and La Liga. Having been instrumental in Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph and their current success in the league, any decision to let Fernandez go would indeed reshape Chelsea's team, potentially strengthening Real Madrid's engine room with a player compared to midfield stars like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
