Real Madrid mid field target valued at over £100m could leave in January with Chelsea keen

Real Madrid mid field target valued at over £100m could leave in January with Chelsea keen Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new midfielder heading into 2027 after having failed to strengthen the position during the summer. The Merengues were intent on signing Rodri from Manchester City, but he ended up choosing FC Barcelona, following which Jose Mourinho & co. decided not to bring anyone in. However, two months into the new season, the Real Madrid midfield has failed to perform at the level expected, with Bernardo Silva dealing with fitness issues, while the combination of Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni has not worked. As such, the Spanish capital club realise the need for a quality player in the centre of the park, someone who can dictate the tempo and provide creativity. A number of names have already been linked as potential targets, with Alex Scott of AFC Bournemouth being one of them. On Real Madrid’s radar. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and see him as a target to strengthen their midfield options. Scott could leave in January Now, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano , Scott could leave Bournemouth in the January transfer window if a big proposal arrives. The Premier League club had rejected all offers for the 23-year-old midfielder during the summer, but their stance is now understood to have changed after a meeting with his agents. As such, Scott, whose contract with Bournemouth expires in the summer of 2028, could be allowed to leave in the winter if a significant offer were to be made. Chelsea interested as £100 million+ price tag slapped Alex Scott could command a massive transfer fee. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Furthermore, Romano reports that Premier League heavy spenders Chelsea remain interested in signing Scott having tried to acquire his services during the summer as well. On top of that, Liverpool, who were also keen on the England star during the previous transfer window, could also revive their interest . The transfer expert further states that any sale would require a transfer fee of over £100 million, which is how much Bournemouth value their young midfielder. While Real Madrid would welcome the addition of a new midfielder, it is unlikely that the Spanish capital club will spend such a huge amount in January.