Real Madrid's current top priority is to find a suitable successor for midfield linchpin Toni Kroos. Los Blancos are in urgent need of a player like Rodri, and even hope that Rodri himself can join the club.
Real Madrid still has the financial strength to complete another blockbuster signing this summer, especially if Brazilian forward Rodrygo leaves, which is expected to bring the club 80 million to 100 million euros in revenue.
However, in their search for replacements in the transfer market, Real Madrid has found that there is currently no mature midfielder who possesses sufficient credentials and prestige while being able to immediately become a regular starter in the team.
What Real Madrid aims to sign is a ready-made player who is plug-and-play, has leadership qualities, and can directly play a key role for the team, rather than a young talent whose potential is yet to be fully unlocked.
In addition to Rodri, Real Madrid is also considering several other midfielders: Nicolò Barella of Inter Milan, Enzo Fernández of Chelsea, and Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.
However, these three players have long-term contracts with their respective clubs and are all core members of their teams. Therefore, it is almost an extremely difficult task for Real Madrid to sign them, unless they are willing to pay a huge transfer fee exceeding 100 million euros.
