REAL MADRID plan to test Chelsea’s resolve over £120million-rated Enzo Fernandez.
Florentino Perez has promised big-ticket signings on top of Jose Mourinho’s return as manager — after being re-elected as Real’s president on Jattvibeday.
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Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Real Madrid Credit: PA
Jose Mourinho wants the midfielder as he plans to rebuild Los Blancos Credit: AFP
Chelsea have slapped a huge asking price on the 25-year-old midfielder, with new manager Xabi Alonso keen for him to be part of next term’s squad.
Fernandez was given a two-match club ban last season after making little secret of his desire to join Real.
He openly discussed his desire to live in Madrid during an interview while he was on international duty with Argentina in March.
The midfielder, who joined the Blues for £106m in January 2023, has a contract until 2032.
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Talks over fresh terms stalled in recent months.
Fernandez fits the criteria for Perez’s big-name addition.
Los Blancos want to sign Michael Olise, 24, but Bayern Munich have told them the France star is not for sale.
The Blues have not ruled out selling Marc Cucurella, who also spoke out against the club while away with Spain in March.
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Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are both interested and the 27-year-old would be open to a move back to his home country.
Chelsea want more than £50m for the former Brighton left-back.
Manchester City, who tried to sign Cucurella ahead of Chelsea in 2022, are keeping tabs.
And former Blues boss Enzo Maresca is expected to be named as City boss.
Real Madrid are also keen on Michael Olise Credit: Reuters
Marc Cucurella could be sold this summer Credit: Getty
Chelsea’s preference — if they are to sell — is for the defender to join a club in Europe rather than a Premier League rival.
The Blues last sold a player to a rival last summer as Noni Madueke made his way across London to Arsenal.
The winger was sold for a £52million fee and ultimately enjoyed Premier League success by helping the Gunners land their first title since 2004.
