Real Madrid's midfield recruitment encounters obstacles! Chelsea is determined to keep Enzo. The Reds' midfield core McAllister is also hard to poach [xueting]

Although the Galacticos have included Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez in their transfer list, the Blues have taken a tough stance, clearly stating that they will not let go of the midfield core whose contract runs until 2032. Sources revealed that although the new coach Alonso hopes to strengthen the midfield and Enzo is one of the key targets, the player himself has not shown any intention to leave. Moreover, his extremely long contract makes the transfer operation extremely difficult.

Apart from Enzo, Real Madrid is also keeping an eye on McAllister of Liverpool and Larsson of Frankfurt. However, the Reds will not let go of the Argentine international easily either. His high price tag may exceed Real Madrid's budget. In contrast, Larsson of Frankfurt is regarded as a more economical option.

It is worth mentioning that Zubimendi, the midfielder of Real Sociedad that Real Madrid was previously eyeing, is close to joining Arsenal, which further restricts the club's options for midfield signings. At present, it seems that unless there is a major turning point, Real Madrid may have to shift its focus in player recruitment to more cost-effective targets.