Real Madrid could be priced out of a move for Enzo Fernandez following Chelsea’s determination to get at least £120 million to sell a player they want to keep.

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are ready to do everything in their power to keep hold of Enzo Fernandez away from the clutches of Real Madrid. The Blues have placed a £120 million price tag on the Argentine star, which could see the Spanish giants ponder moving away from the midfielder.

Chelsea have built a solid project under their new owners, which has involved some unprecedented transfer spending. Enzo Fernandez remains one of the key ideas of this project, with the Argentine World Cup winner an early high-profile signing, and currently, he is an established star.

Chelsea have operated in the market in a way that selling most of their stars is something the club could actively think about. Whether their stance extends to Fernandez remains to be seen, despite reports in the summer that they could entertain offers.

Real Madrid had been keen during the summer, but their focus was not to spend big on a new midfielder despite Xabi Alonso being keen on one. Enzo Fernandez was one of those being mentioned as a potential option, as Real Madrid have continued to keep tabs on the Argentine international.

While a future switch to the Bernabeu is still within the realms of possibilities, Chelsea have placed a £120 million price tag on the 24-year-old mainstay. Real Madrid are not keen to pay as much for the midfielder, which could see them move on from the key midfield target.

Enzo Fernandez’s future remains at Chelsea

There have been further talks of a potential exchange deal with Real Madrid involving some of their current stars, with Fernandez going the other way. While it may sound like a reasonable way to do business, Real Madrid value names like Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga, which Chelsea likes, rather highly.

Hence, for now, unless Real Madrid agree to pay an unprecedented sum to sign Enzo Fernandez, the 24-year-old mainstay is likely to continue at Chelsea. He will be key for Enzo Maresca’s side’s fortunes this season, as the Blues are targeting multiple honours.