Real Madrid’s stance on Premier League star unchanged despite World Cup heroics | OneFootball

Enzo Fernandez was one of Argentina’s heroes in their comeback win over England in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup earlier this week, and it is not surprising that the Spanish media have taken much interest in the development.

After all, the player was extensively linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and even labelled as the club’s ‘top priority’ midfielder target.

Jose Mourinho has been pushing for the board to make one big midfield signing ahead of the new season, especially given how dull the department looked for most of last season with a sheer lack of creativity. Fernandez, on that front, was a profile he admired.

Los Blancos, however, went on to release an official statement that they are not interested in the player and that they did not make any formal offer, closing the door on his potential signing.

Could the World Cup rekindle the interest?

As reported by MARCA, Real Madrid’s stance on Fernandez has not changed despite the player’s stunning performances at the World Cup nor by his participation in the final of the event for the second consecutive edition.

Fernandez scored the crucial equaliser against England. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Enzo does want to leave Chelsea this summer, but Real Madrid have not made any approach for the star Argentine midfielder.

The player continues to dream of playing for Real Madrid and would be open to joining Los Blancos but there is a low to no possibility of that materialising at this point in time unless there is a radical change in situation.

Will Real Madrid make a new midfield signing?

At this point in time, there remains a massive doubt if Real Madrid will even pursue a new arrival in the middle of the park, and even the media consistently present conflicting reports.

Word has it that Jose Mourinho is still demanding a new face in midfield who can offer a creative outlet for the team.

Will Mourinho push for a new midfield signing? (Picture credit: Real Madrid official website)

However, the operation is completely dependent on departures, which are not close to materialising at the moment.

Should Real Madrid manage to sell Eduardo Camavinga, a case to push for a new arrival would arise and take precedence.

If the player manages to convince Mourinho in pre-season, however, there is a good chance the same core will stay for next season.

At this point, Real Madrid will instead look to prioritise any funds they have into the potential signing of Michael Olise, which is expected to exceed the €200 million mark. 

Pulling off a second transfer like Fernandez’s, exceeding €100 million in the same window, needless to say, is unfeasible.