Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, and Real Madrid is hoping to sign him.

According to journalist Gianluigi Longari, Real Madrid has reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with the South American midfielder over a five-year contract.

Chelsea are unwilling to let the 25-year-old midfielder leave this summer, but the Argentina International is prepared to force an exit. Real Madrid will have to pay around €120 million in order to get the deal done.

Longari wrote on X: “Real Madrid has a verbal agreement with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez for a 5-year contract. #CFC doesn’t want to let the Argentine go, but the midfielder will push for the transfer to happen. A first contact between clubs is expected soon. The valuation will be at least 120M.”

They need more quality in the middle of the park, and Fernandez would be an exceptional investment. He is entering the peak years of his career, and he could help Real Madrid improve immensely. Not only is he an outstanding creator, but he can also score goals consistently as well.

The 25-year-old Chelsea star scored 15 goals last season and picked up seven assists along the way.

He has shown his quality with Chelsea and with the Argentina national team. This is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and join a bigger club. Real Madrid will allow him to fight for major trophies next season.

Chelsea finished in midtable last season and will not be competing in Europe next year. It is natural that the player is attracted to the idea of joining Real Madrid.

The fact that he is willing to force a transfer will be bad news for Chelsea, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. Ideally, Chelsea should sanction the player’s departure and recoup as much as possible. Forcing him to stay at the club will only worsen the situation for the club and the player.

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Chelsea could face another major transfer storyline this summer, with Enzo Fernández reportedly determined to join Real Madrid if the opportunity appears.

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the Argentina international is extremely keen on a move to the Bernabeu and continues to position himself as a possible signing for the Spanish giants.

Yahoo Sports has also relayed Moretto’s claim that Fernández has been offering himself to Madrid frequently.

That is a strong stance from the player, but the situation is not as simple as desire alone. Real Madrid admire him, but they currently have other priorities in the market.

ESPN has reported that Madrid are looking at midfield options, with Fernández one of the names discussed internally rather than a deal already at an advanced stage.

BREAKING: Enzo Fernández wants to join Real Madrid NO MATTER WHAT.

He is FULLY CRAZY about joining.

Real Madrid currently have OTHER priorities. @MatteMoretto pic.twitter.com/3V9EHE0dxc

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 19, 2026

Chelsea still control the situation

Chelsea remain in a strong position. Fernández is tied to a long-term contract after arriving from Benfica in January 2023 in a British-record transfer.

That contract gives the Blues serious leverage. Even if the player wants Madrid “no matter what”, Chelsea do not need to accept a low offer or rush into talks.

Reports from The Sun have suggested Chelsea would demand a fee above £120m, which makes this a very expensive operation.

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Desire alone may not be enough

From Real Madrid’s point of view, waiting makes sense. They have already been busy this summer, including the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.

For Fernández, the dream is clear. For Chelsea, the message should be just as clear: if Madrid want him, they must pay elite money.

This is a transfer desire more than a completed negotiation. Fernández wants Madrid badly, but Madrid’s priorities and Chelsea’s valuation could still slow everything down.

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Chelsea could be facing one of the biggest transfer tests of their summer, with Real Madrid reportedly preparing a huge bid for Enzo Fernández.

According to journalist Nicolo Schira, there is already an agreement in principle between Real Madrid and the Argentine midfielder over a contract running until 2032.

The report also claims Fernández wants to leave Chelsea and is pushing for a move to the Bernabeu.

Excl. – Agreement in principle between #RealMadrid and #EnzoFernandez for a contract until 2032. Real Madrid are now ready to submit a huge bid to #Chelssa to try to sign the midfielder, who wants to leave #CFC and pushing to join Madrid. #transfers

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 18, 2026

That is a serious development if Madrid follow it up with a formal offer.

The Spanish giants have been assessing several midfield options this summer, and Fernández appears to be moving higher up their list.

talkSPORT has also reported that Real Madrid have started transfer talks over the Chelsea star, with the Blues demanding around £120m.

Chelsea still hold the stronger hand

From Chelsea’s point of view, the situation is uncomfortable but not desperate. Fernández remains under a long-term contract after joining from Benfica in January 2023.

That gives Chelsea major control. Even if the player wants Madrid, the Blues do not have to sell unless the money is right.

Given how much they paid to sign him, and how important he remains to their midfield, Chelsea are unlikely to accept anything below their valuation.

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Dream move could force decision

The key question now is how strongly Fernández pushes.

If he genuinely sees Real Madrid as his dream destination, Chelsea may have to manage the situation carefully.

Keeping an unhappy player is rarely ideal, but selling a top midfielder too cheaply would be even worse.

Madrid have already done business with Chelsea this summer, signing Marc Cucurella.

That could help communication between the clubs, but this deal would be far bigger and more complicated.

Madrid are preparing their move, Fernández wants the switch, and Chelsea are waiting for the offer that will truly test their resolve.

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Chelsea could be heading towards another uncomfortable transfer situation, with Enzo Fernández reportedly willing to push for a move to Real Madrid.

According to a source on X, the Argentina international sees Madrid as his dream club and believes he has the quality to become an all-time great at the Bernabeu.

While that claim is strong, it does fit with previous reports suggesting the midfielder would be open to joining the Spanish giants if a serious offer arrives.

Yahoo Sports previously reported that Fernández would welcome a bid from Real Madrid, although Chelsea’s valuation remains extremely high.

The Blues are believed to want around £120m, which immediately makes any potential deal complicated.

Chelsea still hold the power

From Chelsea’s point of view, there is no reason to panic yet. Fernández remains one of their most valuable players and is tied to a long-term contract after joining from Benfica in 2023.

That contract gives Chelsea control. Even if the player wants Madrid, the Spanish club would still need to meet Chelsea’s asking price or find a creative structure that tempts the Blues into talks.

The timing is interesting because Real Madrid have already done business with Chelsea this summer.

Madrid signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, which naturally adds fuel to suggestions that more Stamford Bridge players could come onto their radar.

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A move depends on Madrid’s priority

The big question is whether Real Madrid truly see Fernández as their main midfield target.

The Guardian has reported that Madrid have also looked at Mateus Fernandes, showing they are still assessing different midfield profiles.

There are no confirmed club-to-club talks. But if Fernández really is prepared to push for his dream move, Chelsea may soon face a major test of their resolve.

One thing has become pretty clear, Fernández wants to leave the Blues and he is willing to make his intentions clear to the club.

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Real Madrid are still deciding on who they should move for in midfield this summer, despite the addition of Bernardo Silva on a free from Manchester City. Los Blancos are keen to bring in a second midfielder, but it is not clear yet who they will target, albeit Jose Mourinho has his preferences.

Over recent weeks, Real Madrid have been moving swiftly in the transfer market wrapping up contract agreements with Silva and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, and they are set to pay Denzel Dumfries release clause at Inter. The first to officially be announced though is Marc Cucurella, who has signed for Real Madrid for €60m (£52m) including variables.

Real Madrid ‘still deciding’ on Enzo Fernandez deal

Rumours about the future of a second Chelsea star then went into overdrive after Enzo Fernandez liked news of Cucurella’s move. Fernandez has been linked to Real Madrid for some time, and in the past has voiced a desire to live in the Spanish capital, later receiving a two-match ban for his comments.

Whether Real Madrid would put up the money that would persuade Chelsea to part with Fernandez is another matter. Ben Jacobs has claimed that Real Madrid are ‘still deciding’ on what type of midfielder they want, amid reports that Jose Mourinho is pushing for the signing of the Argentina international. Their asking price is £120m (€140m), which would make him Real Madrid’s record signing.

Enzo Fernandez is keen to join Marc Cucurella at Real Madrid, and has made no secret of wanting to leave Chelsea.

Chelsea's asking price remains £120m, as revealed last month. Club calm about the situation, but will sell at the right price.

Real Madrid are currently deciding on… pic.twitter.com/dBRilDyasg

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 14, 2026

Mourinho also keen on Mateus Fernandes

Another of the alternatives on the table is West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, a breakout star, but equally he will not be much cheaper. It is thought that there is some reluctance to spend the €93m on a relatively untested player, despite his high potential.

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Chelsea could face a major summer decision over Enzo Fernandez, with Real Madrid reportedly monitoring the midfielder as they assess different profiles for their next big midfield signing.

According to Ben Jacobs, Fernandez would be keen on a move to Real Madrid and has made no secret of the fact that he is open to leaving Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea, however, remain calm about the situation and are not under pressure to sell unless their asking price is met.

That figure is understood to be around £120m, which shows how strongly Chelsea value the Argentine.

It also makes sense from their point of view. Fernandez arrived from Benfica in January 2023 for a British-record fee, and he remains one of the club’s biggest assets.

Enzo Fernandez on Instagram ( via @FabrizioRomano) pic.twitter.com/SteMDyntnb

— Pys (@CFCPys) June 14, 2026

Cucurella move could infuence the situation

The Real Madrid angle has become even more interesting because Marc Cucurella is also expected to join the Spanish giants.

The Times has reported that Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea for the left-back, meaning Fernandez could be tempted by the idea of linking up with a familiar face at the Bernabeu.

For Chelsea, that would be a concern, but not a crisis. The club have shown they are willing to sell big-name players when the price is right.

At the same time, they will not want to lose too much experience from the squad in one window.

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Chelsea hold firm as Madrid weigh options

Real Madrid are still deciding what kind of midfielder they want. Sports Illustrated recently looked at their debate between a controller like Rodri and a more dynamic option like Fernandez, while Mateus Fernandes has also been discussed.

From Chelsea’s point of view, the message should be simple: pay the premium or move on.

Fernandez may want Madrid, but with a long contract and a huge valuation, Chelsea still control the conversation.

This could become one of the biggest midfield stories of the summer if Madrid decide he is the profile they truly want.

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