Xabi Alonso keen on preventing Real Madrid signing Chelsea superstar – report

Xabi Alonso keen on preventing Real Madrid signing Chelsea superstar – report

class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite having signed no less than four players in the ongoing transfer window, Real Madrid have no intention of halting their summer reinforcements.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The club are already on the prowl for a Galatico signing, with Michael Olise firmly on the sights. But in addition, Real Madrid are also keen on the services of a new midfielder.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Enzo Fernandez has emerged as the top pick as Jose Mourinho looks to move on from Eduardo Camavinga, a player Real Madrid are ready to sell for just €60 million this summer.

Xabi Alonso keen on preventing Enzo sale

class="wp-block-paragraph">However, according to Miguel Serrano, Xabi Alonso is not too keen on allowing Real Madrid to get their hands on Enzo Fernandez.

Enzo Fernandez in action at World Cup. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The former Real Madrid coach will be taking charge of Chelsea next season and he wants Enzo to play a key role in his rebuild at Stamford Bridge.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Argentine international has been a key player for the Blues ever since joining the club, having already featured in 169 competitive matches for the club.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">A player capable of operating anywhere across central midfield, Mourinho considers Enzo to be a key piece of the Real Madrid puzzle, as he can be a definite upgrade over Camavinga.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Enzo Fernandez, for his part, is known to be a key admirer of Real Madrid and has voiced a desire to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, much to the frustration of Chelsea.

How has Enzo performed in World Cup?Real Madrid remain keen on Enzo Fernandez. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Enzo’s World Cup campaign has only served to underline why Real Madrid are so keen on him, with the midfielder enjoying an excellent tournament for Argentina.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">He produced a standout display in Argentina’s opening 4-0 win over Algeria, a match in which Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, and has continued to impress as the reigning world champions push deep into the competition.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">His combination of energy, passing range and ability to dictate tempo from midfield has been on full display, helping Argentina reach the Round of 32 stage.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Although there is growing media noise over Enzo’s reported move to Real Madrid, it will be interesting to see how the midfielder’s campaign progresses as Argentina take on Cabo Verge in the first knockout round.