Real Madrid Nears £150M Enzo Fernandez Deal Amid Chelsea Resistance

Real Madrid, under new coach Xabi Alonso, is aggressively pursuing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has reportedly expressed willingness to join the Spanish club. Chelsea, having paid a club-record £107 million for Fernandez in 2023, has set a steep asking price of around €150 million, viewing the Argentine as a key player and reluctant to sell cheaply. Real Madrid plans to finance the potential signing through the sale of players such as Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fran Garcia, while also considering player swap deals. Additionally, Real Madrid is interested in Arsenal defender William Saliba, hoping to sign him on a reduced fee if he does not renew his contract by next summer, despite Arsenal's efforts to secure his long-term future. The club is also targeting Manchester City's Rodri, although his transfer depends on the departure of Rodrygo and Manchester City's willingness to sell. These moves illustrate Real Madrid's strategy to rebuild their squad with a focus on midfield and defense after losing key veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.