The midfielder has never been a top priority for Real Madrid as the deadline approaches Summer transfer. After all, Carlo Ancelotti’s team boasts irrepressible wealth, combining youth and experience.
However, the decision to end his professional football career of Toni Kroos appears to have opened the door once again.
Even if they are not actively scouring the market for a replacement, it cannot be ruled out that the club is looking for a defender, and Mundo Deportivo revealed one of the players the club is interested in.
Nicolo Barella emerges as target
As Spanish media reports, Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella is back as an option on Real Madrid’s table as a replacement The German legend is about to leave.
In fact, it is not the first time Los Blancos have been linked with the Italian superstar. Barella was seen as an option for the team’s midfield right from the time they began scouting Jude Bellingham and continues to be a player the administration admires.
The 28-year-old’s contract with Inter Milan runs until the summer of 2026 and his price tag is set at a whopping €80 million.
The in-house solution
If Real Madrid opts against getting into the transfer market for an immediate solution, the club could wait until the summer of 2025 to make the move.
In such a situation, which appears likely as it stands, Carlo Ancelotti has a plan in place to fill the void left by the German maestro.
Come next season, Jude Bellingham is set to play in a deeper role for Real Madrid and could start in central midfield alongside Eduardo Camavinga or Federico Valverde.
After all, Kylian Mbappe’s arrival negates the need for his presence in the box.
Moreover, Arda Guler provides a good option for Ancelotti if the manager wishes for an attacking midfielder in the lineup. All boxes thus appear ticked for now.
An eventful summer awaits Real Madrid. The Merengues could not have asked for a better conclusion to the 2023/2024 season having won the Champions League, but procedures are underway to ensure the team does not lose its quality next season.
While Kylian Mbappe has officially been declared a Madridista, Real Madrid are eyeing other players to bolster their ranks, namely Alphonso Davies and Leny Yoro.
At the same time, departures are also a strong possibility, considering the potential overbooking in the squad.
Granting play time to all the elite attackers in the squad promises to be a headache for coach Carlo Ancelotti next season, which has put Rodrygo’s future up in the air, particularly with the player possessing ample suitors.
Rodrygo amassing interest from the Premier League
Despite recent reports that cast doubt on Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid due to his remarks, the Brazilian has stated that he has no intention of leaving.
Even so, according to Mundo Deportivo several Premier League teams are closely monitoring Rodrygo’s situation this summer.
The English teams that are most interested in signing the young forward this summer are Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal
Rodrygo is a target for Guardiola’s City, but it appears that Liverpool would be the team willing to offer the most sum of money. Arsenal are also in turmoil as they search for attacking reinforcements.
On the other hand, Real Madrid have no plans for Rodrygo’s departure; He has a contract until 2028. But because the summer is still long and anything can happen in the world of football, no scenario can be ruled out.
After all, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Should he monopolize the attacking positions in the squad, Rodrygo may be forced to look for an alternative option, especially with a player of his caliber warranting a larger role in the team.