{"id":64129,"date":"2025-05-25T08:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T08:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=64129"},"modified":"2025-05-25T08:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T08:02:01","slug":"real-madrid-eye-three-midfielders-as-perfect-luka-modrics-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=64129","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid eye three midfielders as perfect Luka Modric&#8217;s replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"primary\"><main id=\"main\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-11852\">\n<div>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\">\n<p>Real Madrid are already preparing for life after Luka Modric as the 39-year-old prepares to leave the club this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Croatian midfielder played his last La Liga game for Real Madrid on Saturday, where they won 2\u20130 against Real Sociedad at home.<\/p>\n<p>Modri\u0107 had become the poster boy for Real Madrid\u2019s policy of offering one-year contract extensions to players aged 30 and above \u2013 but that pattern has now ended.<\/p>\n<p>Modric will leave Madrid after the end of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Modric joined Real Madrid in 2012 from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n<p>The 39-year-old has won 28 trophies, including six UEFA Champions Leagues and four domestic titles during his time in Madrid.<\/p>\n<h2>Who will replace Luka Modric at Real Madrid?<\/h2>\n<p>Real Madrid have identified three main midfielders they want to sign as Luka Modric\u2019s replacement at the Santiago Bernabeu.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to Fichajes, Real Madrid have three options they are considering to replace the one-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner.<\/p>\n<p>According to the report the midfielders are Chelsea\u2019s Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister and Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Exequiel Palacios.<\/p>\n<h2>Enzo Fernandez current situation<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed rumors linking Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid, stating the Argentine midfielder is a key player and will stay at the club. Fernandez has had an impressive season with 20 goal contributions in 44 appearances, showing major improvement from last season. His form has been boosted by the presence of teammates Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, allowing him more attacking freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Despite interest from Madrid and reports listing him as a target, Maresca made it clear Fernandez is focused and remains central to Chelsea\u2019s plans. With crucial fixtures ahead\u2014including a must-win match against Nottingham Forest for Champions League qualification and a Conference League final versus Real Betis\u2014Fernandez\u2019s performance remains vital to Chelsea\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Mac Allister coming?<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish outlet MARCA and English-based Empire of the Kop recently reported that Real Madrid have identified Liverpool\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister as a potential midfield target. The Argentine has caught attention with his performances in the Premier League, prompting speculation about a summer move to the Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n<p>However, Mac Allister has been quick to shut down the noise. In an April interview with TyC Sports, the midfielder spoke openly about his life in England and his commitment to Liverpool. He expressed satisfaction with his current role and made it clear he has no plans to leave Anfield anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the growing interest from Madrid, Mac Allister\u2019s words have reassured Liverpool fans for now. As the summer transfer window approaches, eyes will be on whether admiration from Spain turns into a concrete bid, or if the Argentine remains the heartbeat of Liverpool\u2019s midfield rebuild.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Palacios a good option?<\/h2>\n<p>Exequiel Palacios has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Luka Modri\u0107 at Real Madrid, with reports from Cadena SER suggesting the club\u2019s interest is becoming increasingly concrete. The Argentine midfielder, currently shining at Bayer Leverkusen, has long been a favorite of Xabi Alonso\u2014his current coach and soon-to-be manager at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Alonso has openly praised Palacios during their time together in Germany, viewing him as a vital part of Leverkusen\u2019s title-winning midfield. Now, with Alonso set to take the reins at the Bernab\u00e9u, the 25-year-old has moved to the top of Madrid\u2019s transfer wish list. A fee of at least \u20ac70 million may be required to bring him to La Liga.<\/p>\n<p>However, Real Madrid are not the only suitor. Manchester City are also reportedly interested, which could complicate negotiations. Still, with Alonso\u2019s influence and the player\u2019s proven quality, Palacios may be headed for the Spanish capital as the next piece in Madrid\u2019s midfield evolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid are already preparing for life after Luka Modric as the 39-year-old prepares to leave the club this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":64130,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Real Madrid eye three midfielders as perfect Luka Modric&#039;s replacement - News 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=64129\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Real Madrid eye three midfielders as perfect Luka Modric&#039;s replacement - 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