Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid midfielder if Enzo Fernandez secures Bernabeu move – report | OneFootball

According to journalist Miguel Serrano (h/t Defensa Central), Xabi Alonso is determined to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea amid continued speculation linking the Argentine midfielder with a move to Real Madrid.

Alonso would actively oppose Enzo’s departure, but if Chelsea were ultimately forced to sell him, he would ask the club’s hierarchy to pursue Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as his replacement.

Alonso sees Tchouameni as the ideal replacement

As per the report, Alonso views Tchouameni as the ideal player to fill the void that Enzo Fernandez would leave should he leave for the Santiago Bernabeu.

The French international is someone Alonso already knows well from his brief spell at Real Madrid, where he was impressed by the midfielder’s performances and believes he has the qualities required to strengthen Chelsea’s midfield.

Alonso likes Tchouameni and wants him at Chelsea. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Therefore, if Enzo were to leave Stamford Bridge, Tchouameni would become Alonso’s preferred target.

Tchouameni’s future remains uncertain

Tchouameni’s situation at Real Madrid has increasingly become a topic of debate.

The French midfielder remains under contract until 2028, but that timeline is beginning to draw attention.

If no contract extension is agreed and he enters the summer of 2027 with just one year remaining on his deal, Real Madrid’s negotiating position would weaken significantly.

For that reason, discussions surrounding his long-term future are expected to become more prominent over the coming months – even more so with Real Madrid needing a big sale to sign a new midfielder.

A potential €80 million sale?

According to the report, some figures within the football world believe Tchouameni may already have reached his ceiling as a player.

Because of that, they would not necessarily oppose a sale if an offer in the region of €80 million arrived.

Mourinho wants Enzo Fernandez at Real Madrid. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)

However, any decision regarding the midfielder’s future is expected to involve new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, whose opinion could prove decisive before the club makes any move.

Chelsea would not be alone in pursuing the French international. Tchouameni has several admirers in the Premier League, with Manchester United also monitoring his situation as they search for a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

As a result, speculation surrounding Tchouameni is expected to continue throughout the transfer window, particularly if Real Madrid receive significant offers and uncertainty remains over his contract situation.