Top five midfielders Real Madrid are targeting for summer window ft. Tonali & Rodri
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Los Blancos will be looking to bolster their midfield in the summer.
With trophies on the line, the season’s most pivotal stretch is ahead. However, preparations for the summer transfer window are already in progress behind the scenes. Real Madrid reportedly have a well-defined plan.
The team is looking to bolster its midfield and core defence. As Madrid reorganise their roster, Nico Paz is anticipated to be one of the first arrivals, but he could not be the only one.
The rumours haven’t stopped, and teams and agents are all aware that Madrid are looking to strengthen their midfield.
Top five midfielders targeted by Real Madrid for the summer window
| Rank in article | Rank in the article | Club |
| 1 | Rodri | Manchester City |
| 2 | Enzo Fernandez | Chelsea |
| 3 | Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United |
| 4 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace |
| 5 | Kees Smit | AZ Alkmaar |
5. Kees Smit
Kees Smit has been compared to elite midfielders like Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. He is young, gifted, and full of promise. Real Madrid are still keeping a careful eye on his progress.
Although there is a lot of competition—Barcelona and Manchester United are also interested—the Dutch talent has also stated that he wants to play for Real Madrid. He is one of the more affordable possibilities and a possible market opportunity due to his anticipated $65 million price.
4. Adam Wharton
The midfielder from Crystal Palace is well-liked at Real Madrid, and his desire to leave England would make a trade easier. But the Premier League’s financial might continues to be a significant barrier.
Palace won’t let him leave easily and are set to demand a hefty price, which Madrid are unlikely to match. The player’s declaration that he would rather switch to the Bernabéu would be crucial to any move.
3. Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali has also been connected to Real Madrid; according to reports, he has also been offered to the Spanish club by his agent. But they are yet to make a decision on his signing.
Moreover, there are reservations. Concerns have been raised by his recent ban due to betting problems, and Newcastle are not anticipated to facilitate talks.
2. Enzo Fernandez
Few players have shown their love for Madrid more openly. The midfielder from Argentina has expressed his desire to join the Bernabéu indirectly after revealing that he would like to live in Madrid.
Los Blancos are impressed by his quality, but not by his cost. Chelsea would probably ask for more than $110 million, which is far more than the team is prepared to spend.
1. Rodri
Rodri has been heavily linked with a move to the club in the past few years. But it has now cooled down as the midfielder’s constant injuries have resulted in Real Madrid exploring more options.
Rodri is not now a top target, despite earlier remarks indicating he would be amenable to joining Madrid. However, he still remains among the candidates that the club could consider signing in the summer window. Given his recent remarks about joining Madrid, it remains to be seen.
Who is most linked with a move to Real Madrid?
Rodri is heavily linked with a move to the Spanish club.
Where do Madrid stand in the league table?
They are second in the LaLiga table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.