Real Madrid are looking to sign a holding midfielder. That is why they are scouting multiple midfielders around Europe.
Initially, they wanted to sign Rodri from Manchester City. However, after playing against the Premier League side and beating them on both legs, the Los Blancos have cooled their interest.
However, they are looking at other Premier League midfielders as well. Recently, Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Sandro Tonali as well.
In fact, there are reports that Real Madrid scouts were present at Camp Nou to watch the Italian play for Newcastle United against Barcelona.
Now, apart from Tonali, there is another Premier League midfielder who is quite high on the list of targets for the Los Blancos.
And, it seems like Real Madrid have suffered a massive blow in their pursuit of that midfielder. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are planning to make Enzo Fernandez their highest earner.
The Blues know that there are top European clubs like Real Madrid and PSG who are eyeing a move for the Argentine. That is why Chelsea are looking to thwart their attempts.
Fernandez has not conveyed his desire to leave Stamford Bridge as of now, according to reports. But the Blues want to play it safe by making him their highest earner.
So, this would come as a massive blow for Real Madrid or even PSG, who wanted to sign the Argentine World Cup winner next summer.
🚨 Chelsea are willing to make Enzo Fernández their highest-earning player to see off interest from Real Madrid.
Chelsea have been aware of interest from top clubs for some time, with Madrid having considered a transfer for Fernández before he moved from Benfica to Stamford… pic.twitter.com/QU9jE6LVb2
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