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Real Madrid could potentially sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a “similar” fashion to Marc Cucurella, according to BBC reporter Nizaar Kinsella.
Assessing the Argentinian international’s situation at Stamford Bridge, Kinsella said he would not rule out a quick “agreement” between the Blues and Real:
“Sources in Spain say the agreement [for Cucurella] progressed rapidly with Chelsea, and a similar scenario could now develop with Fernandez.”
“Much depends on Madrid’s willingness to spend a significant fee on the midfielder, who is valued by Chelsea at £120m.”
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Real are still weighing up whether to pursue Fernandez
At the moment, it is still not entirely clear who the La Liga club want as their top midfield target. It is believed that their interest in Manchester City’s Rodri has cooled.
However, reports in German media have linked them with Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, who would be valuable for €70m (£60.5m), which is half what Fernandez could cost.
West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes is thought to be another option under consideration. The Portuguese international is also being pursued by Manchester United, but his asking price is a lot lower than the Chelsea vice-captain’s. £80m to £85m will be enough to secure the Hammers star’s services.
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All other exit routes away from Chelsea have been blocked
Kinsella has made it clear that it is “Madrid or bust” for Fernandez, with other teams, including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, having “distanced themselves” from making a bid. Both have likely been put off by Chelsea’s valuation.
There is still a small chance that the 25-year-old could stay, with manager Xabi Alonso said to be happy to keep him, but you do feel that the player himself is not committed to the cause anymore. In those circumstances, the best course of action is usually to find a way to part company.