Real Madrid know major midfield signing will require a sale with three stars on the chopping block

Real Madrid know major midfield signing will require a sale with three stars on the chopping block Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid seem to have a lot of transfer plans this summer, and one of them includes bringing in a new Galactico midfield signing. Los Blancos have failed to replace Toni Kroos and Luka Modric adequately for a couple of seasons now, and the existing midfield options have been decent without being spectacular. However, Real Madrid know that any serious move for a top midfielder this summer will require a major sale first. According to Jose Felix Diaz of AS , Real Madrid are aware that signing a midfielder of the level they want would cost more than €100 million. For that kind of operation to happen, a departure would be necessary. The names mentioned as possible sale options are Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde. Real Madrid will need a big sale to sign Enzo Fernandez. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) That is a huge statement because all three are important players in different ways. Real Madrid are not talking about fringe pieces here. They are talking about midfielders who have already played major roles at the club, with someone like Fede even wearing the armband. Big signing means bigger sacrifice This is the difficult side of building an elite squad. If Real Madrid want to add another elite midfielder, they cannot keep stacking up without consequences. Tchouameni would bring a strong fee because of his profile as a defensive midfielder with elite physical and tactical qualities. Camavinga may have the most open exit door if the club decide to cash in, although selling him would still feel risky given his age and upside. Valverde is the most sensitive name. He has been seen as a future captain and one of the most committed players in the squad. Moving him on might not sit well with most of the fanbase. The question that Los Blancos need to answer is this: is the incoming midfielder truly worth losing one of these three? What does the future hold for Camavinga? (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Mourinho needs balance Jose Mourinho will want clarity. Madrid’s midfield cannot spend the whole summer with their futures uncertain, especially with the squad already overloaded. If Enzo Fernandez or another expensive target is seriously on the table, the club must decide which profile they are willing to sacrifice. A €100 million signing may sound exciting, but losing the wrong player can damage the structure. It should all depend on what profile of midfielder Jose wants and whose exit would best be compensated by the arrival of the new player. It remains to be seen how Real Madrid handle this delicate midfield situation in the weeks to come.