On October 31, Goal.com reported that Real Madrid is preparing to offload Aurélien Tchouaméni to create space for Manchester City’s star midfielder, Rodri. The Spanish giants are reportedly keen on adding Rodri to their squad as they seek to strengthen their midfield after recent struggles in La Liga.

Under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid started the season trailing arch-rivals Barcelona by six points. A 4-0 defeat in El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu last weekend exacerbated frustration among Madrid fans, highlighting the team’s midfield vulnerabilities as players like Pedri and Casado sliced through Madrid’s center to dictate the play with ease.

Despite winning both La Liga and the Champions League last season, doubts have emerged around Madrid’s midfield capabilities. Ancelotti has struggled to find the right balance in midfield following Toni Kroos’s departure, and the recent loss to Barcelona has intensified calls from both president Florentino Pérez and Ancelotti to address the issue urgently.

According to the Spanish outlet Relevo, Real Madrid’s management has become uncertain about Tchouaméni’s role and is exploring alternative midfield options. While Tchouaméni has made over 100 appearances for Madrid, he has yet to realize his full potential, and the club’s executives reportedly favor Eduardo Camavinga over Tchouaméni.

On Wednesday, reports surfaced linking Madrid with an ambitious move for Rodri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner and a key figure at Manchester City. However, despite Madrid’s strong interest, Rodri may have reservations about the potential move for two main reasons.

First, Rodri previously played a season with Atlético Madrid and formed a connection with the club and its fanbase. He has publicly expressed fond memories of his time with Atlético, which could make a transfer to city rivals Real Madrid less appealing. Secondly, Rodri’s recent Ballon d’Or win, where he bested Madrid’s own Vinícius Júnior, has stirred some tension. Several Real Madrid players and legends appeared dismissive of Rodri’s win, a reaction that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the Spanish midfielder.

As Real Madrid’s management evaluates Tchouaméni and considers future midfield reinforcements, fans are closely watching for updates, with many even checking 사설 토토사이트 to keep track of odds and potential developments in Real’s pursuit of Rodri.