The Spanish giants are prioritizing the signing of a player who can fill the void left by Toni Kroos, seeking a reliable midfield leader capable of making an immediate impact.
The club's summer recruitment has already seen additions like Trent, Carreras, Huijsen, and Mastantuono, and the current squad is considered solid aside from potential departures, including Alaba and Rodrygo. Financially, Real Madrid is well-positioned to make a big signing, especially if Rodrygo's exit brings in an estimated 80 to 100 million euros.
However, the search on the international market has revealed a limited pool of players with the experience and status required to start for Real Madrid right away. Names such as Barella (Inter Milan), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), and Mac Allister (Liverpool) have been considered, but their long-term contracts and importance to their teams make transfers unlikely and expensive, often requiring three-figure sums.