Real Madrid are wasting no time setting the tone for the 2025–26 season. In a bold move that signals their unshakable ambition to dominate both La Liga and Europe, the club has reportedly added two Argentine midfielders currently playing in the Premier League to their high-priority “closing list.” According to sources close to the Santiago Bernabéu boardroom, negotiations are already underway, with club representatives dispatched to London and Merseyside to begin talks.
This latest development comes as Los Blancos look to reshape their midfield following the imminent departure of Luka Modrić, and amid lingering uncertainty around the long-term futures of Toni Kroos and Dani Ceballos.
Who Are the Targets?
While Real Madrid has not made official comments, multiple reports from Spanish and English media have linked the Spanish giants to two standout Argentinian talents:
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Alexis Mac Allister – (Liverpool FC)
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Enzo Fernández – (Chelsea FC)
Both players are known for their intelligence, tactical versatility, and combative spirit—hallmarks of Argentine midfield excellence.
Alexis Mac Allister: Calm Under Pressure
The 26-year-old World Cup winner has become a key cog in Liverpool’s midfield since joining from Brighton. Mac Allister combines deep-lying playmaking with defensive discipline, and his ability to read the game makes him an ideal candidate to fit into Carlo Ancelotti’s evolving system.
He also possesses the maturity and winning mentality Real Madrid value—his composure in high-pressure situations was on full display throughout Argentina’s 2022 World Cup campaign.
Liverpool, however, are unlikely to let him go easily. With Jürgen Klopp’s departure and a rebuild underway, Mac Allister is seen as central to the club’s identity going forward. That said, a tempting offer from Real Madrid could shift the conversation—especially with the player reportedly open to a move that would reunite him with several Argentina teammates already in Spain.
Enzo Fernández: Big-Money Gamble Worth Taking Again?
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, still only 24, is another target under heavy scrutiny from Real Madrid’s recruitment department. Signed by Chelsea for over €120 million in January 2023, Enzo has struggled at times in a turbulent environment but remains one of the most gifted young midfielders in world football.
Real Madrid believe that under the right guidance and within a stable system, Enzo’s full potential could be unlocked. He’s known for his long-range vision, his incisive passing, and his work rate on both ends of the pitch.
Chelsea’s need to balance books ahead of potential UEFA Financial Fair Play audits might make them more open to a deal, especially if Madrid includes players or staggered payment structures to sweeten the offer.
Real Madrid Mean Business
President Florentino Pérez and the board are reportedly viewing this transfer window as a defining one. With Kylian Mbappé and Endrick set to join the attack, Madrid now want to reinforce the midfield with players who can compete immediately—but also dominate for the next decade.
“We want to build something that not only wins but lasts,” said a source close to the club. “The next dynasty begins this summer.”
With Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Jude Bellingham already forming a fearsome core, the addition of Mac Allister or Enzo Fernández—or both—would be a clear message to Europe: Real Madrid are not satisfied. They want more.
