{"id":1193,"date":"2026-04-01T04:25:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T04:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1193"},"modified":"2026-04-01T04:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T04:25:36","slug":"5-premier-league-stars-who-could-join-real-madrid-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1193","title":{"rendered":"5 Premier League Stars Who COULD Join Real Madrid in the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n      <!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Madrid, despite their recent failings, are the biggest football club in the world. This isn\u2019t up for debate \u2013 no other team can match the pedigree and worldwide recognition of Los Blancos. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As such, it isn\u2019t surprising to see some of the Premier League\u2019s top stars being linked with a move to the Bernabeu Stadium. The summer transfer window isn\u2019t far away \u2013 who looks the most likely to complete a switch to Madrid?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve included players from clubs such as Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in this list \u2013 let\u2019s take a look at who is currently in Madrid\u2019s crosshairs. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enzo Fernandez<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1074456214\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><\/p>\n<p>Enzo Fernandez has enjoyed arguably his best season in a Chelsea shirt to date. Scoring eight goals and notching up three assists in the Premier League this season, he has attracted the attention of Madrid\u2019s recruitment team. <\/p>\n<p>Madrid have been linked with a move for him and Manchester City\u2019s Rodri, but their interest in the latter appears to have cooled recently. Therefore, a transfer involving Fernandez looks ever more likely. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/radio\/2026\/03\/30\/bombazo-raul-varela-sobre-centro-campo-madrid-cerca-enzo-rodri.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MARK<\/a>journalist Raul Varela said: \u201cEnzo is much closer to Real Madrid, Rodri has no chance of going to Real Madrid. Today, the president of Real Madrid doesn\u2019t want to sign him.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christian Romero<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1074031528\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><\/p>\n<p>Cristian Romero has led a desperate campaign at Tottenham Hotspur. With Spurs leaning on the brink of relegation, an exodus seems inevitable \u2013 whether they remain in the Premier League or not. <\/p>\n<p>Romero isn\u2019t Madrid\u2019s preferred target \u2013 they would rather sign Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund, but it looks increasingly likely that the towering German will sign a contract extension in favour of a jump to the Bernabeu. <\/p>\n<p>Romero has a special release clause that will allow him to join top La Liga clubs for a cut price. Most clubs would have to pay \u00a360.5m to activate his release clause, while Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all able to sign him for \u00a352m (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/atletico\/2026\/03\/25\/puerta-abierta-cuti-romero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MARK<\/a>). <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sandro Tonali<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1074025973\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are far from the only club who are interested in a move for Newcastle United\u2019s Sandro Tonali \u2013 nevertheless, their pursuit of the player has been documented. <\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the month, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/38441848\/newcastle-sandro-tonali-real-madrid-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a> reported that Madrid had sent scouts to monitor Tonali, though nothing has been heard on Madrid\u2019s end since this.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle have not enjoyed a positive season by any means, but Tonali has been one of their better players \u2013 there have been noticeable gaps in their midfield when the Italian international hasn\u2019t been present.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marc Cucurella<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1074456107\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><\/p>\n<p>Arguably the best left-back in the Premier League right now, Marc Cucurella rocked Chelsea by suggesting that he would entertain a move back to La Liga. Among those linked with a move for him are Madrid, but Barcelona are also thought to be in the mix.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on a potential move back to Madrid or Barcelona, Cucurella said (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2026\/03\/chelsea-transfer-news-marc-cucurella-barcelona-hint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FootballTransfers<\/a>): \u201cYou always think about going back. I\u2019m very happy there (in London), and so is my family. I\u2019ll leave it for a few years from now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be difficult to refuse. It\u2019s not just about me. I\u2019d have to think about my family. If it happens, it happens, and we\u2019ll see what decision is made.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mohamed Salah<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1074582241\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Mohamed Salah announced that he would be leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/walkon.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> at the end of the season \u2013 unsurprisingly, there is shortage of top teams lining up to acquire his signature. <\/p>\n<p>According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/mohamed-salah-real-madrid-backed-to-sign-liverpool-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football Insider<\/a>Madrid are among those who are in the race, but they will have to contend with PSG, Bayern Munich and a myriad of teams in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>This has been a quiet season for Salah, having scored just five goals in the Premier League, but he remains one of football\u2019s biggest superstars at this time. <\/p>\n<p>      <!-- Article End -->\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid, despite their recent failings, are the biggest football club in the world. This isn\u2019t up for debate \u2013 no other team can match the pedigree and worldwide recognition of Los Blancos. 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