Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez at the end of the current season.
The 25-year-old South American midfielder has attracted attention from the Spanish giants, who are exploring ways to structure a deal.
According to TEAMtalk, Real Madrid could include players as part of any offer in order to reduce the overall asking price for Fernandez.
The players identified as potential makeweights are Jacobo Ramon, a central defender currently on loan at Como, and Chema Andres, a defensive midfielder playing for Stuttgart.
Both Ramon and Andres have impressed during their respective loan spells this season, with Chelsea understood to have been monitoring them closely.
Real Madrid hold an option to recall both players, and could exercise those clauses before using them as part of a package deal for Fernandez.
Fernandez has been in outstanding form for Chelsea this season, contributing 15 goals and seven assists in what has been a remarkable campaign.
His potential departure would represent a significant loss for Chelsea, who will not be competing in European football next season.
The absence of European football at Stamford Bridge could prove decisive, as Fernandez is likely to want to compete at the highest level of the game.
Real Madrid’s interest makes sense given their desire for more creativity and control in the middle of the park, with Fernandez capable of transforming their midfield options.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea would be willing to accept a cash-plus-players deal involving the 2022 World Cup winner.
Ramon and Andres are considered quality young players with bright futures, and Chelsea could potentially develop them into key figures over coming seasons.
Fernandez is regarded as being at the peak of his career, making this an attractive moment for him to join a club competing regularly for major honours.
