Real Madrid urged to move for Spanish midfielder who can fill Rodri void: ‘Wouldn’t hesitate to sign him’

Real Madrid urged to move for Spanish midfielder who can fill Rodri void: ‘Wouldn’t hesitate to sign him’ Real Madrid may have strengthened significantly this summer, but one profile remains missing from Jose Mourinho’s squad. For all the money they have spent this summer, Mourinho’s squad lacks a midfielder capable of controlling matches from the base. The club had been on track to sign Rodri from Manchester City, but the Spaniard eventually chose to move to Barcelona. Now, according to Defensa Central , former Los Blancos player Alvaro Benito believes Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi would provide that exact quality. Zubimendi seen as missing piece Benito’s argument is not based on spectacular individual numbers. Instead, he believes Zubimendi improves the collective through his positioning, intelligence and use of the ball. The Spain international also brings competitiveness and strength in duels, qualities that would naturally appeal to Mourinho. Benito bats for Martin Zubimendi to play for Real Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Madrid already possess considerable midfield talent. Federico Valverde provides energy, Jude Bellingham can dominate further forward and Aurelien Tchouameni offers physical presence and defensive security. However, Zubimendi represents a different type of midfielder, someone whose biggest contribution can be to give structure to everybody else. Benito views Zubimendi as perhaps the closest available alternative to the former Manchester City midfielder. “If you can get your hands on him and he’s to Mourinho’s and the club’s liking… I wouldn’t hesitate to sign him. Zubimendi makes those around him better,” said the former midfielder A move remains highly unlikely Despite that endorsement, there is currently little indication Madrid will make a late attempt to sign the Arsenal star. The report says the club consider their squad effectively closed, with figures at Valdebebas not expecting further arrivals or departures before the transfer deadline. Even the Gunners have closed the door on a departure for the 27-year-old midfielder this transfer window. Real Madrid have enough midfield quality with the likes of Federico Valverde. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) Benito nevertheless believes Madrid should consider the operation if Zubimendi becomes attainable and Mourinho approves the signing. However, even if not this summer, the young Spaniard is definitely a player Los Blancos should continue to track in the coming months. Not moving for him this summer does not necessarily mean the door is closed in the future. Zubimendi would always improve this Madrid midfield. This could be the kind of transfer saga that keeps presenting itself every transfer window going forward, and it remains to be seen how Zubimendi fares at the Emirates this season.