Real Madrid midfield plans hinge on possible exits, ESPN sources say

Real Madrid are reportedly pausing any additional midfield signing until at least one more midfielder departs. ESPN says José Mourinho still wants another option in the position, but the club’s next move depends on clearing space first.

Ceballos’ exit has already been confirmed, but ESPN’s reporting identifies Eduardo Camavinga as the player the club and manager would most like to move on. The same report says Premier League clubs are watching his situation, while Camavinga is described as wanting to remain at the Bernabéu.

Aurélien Tchouaméni is also part of the discussion, though his case appears more complicated. ESPN says Madrid would consider a major offer, but a departure is viewed as unlikely because he is regarded internally as the squad’s only specialist holding midfielder.

On the incoming side, ESPN links Mourinho’s preference to Enzo Fernández, while noting that any deal with Chelsea would be difficult after the London club’s major outlay to sign him. Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is also said to be admired by Madrid scouts, although Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be better placed at this stage.