€80 million price tag drives Xabi Alonso's hunt for Tchouameni as Fernandez fallback

An €80 million price tag now looms over Aurelien Tchouameni as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso signals he would replace Enzo Fernandez with the French midfielder should the Argentine be sold to Real Madrid, according to journalist Miguel Serrano. The report adds that the deal could reshape Chelsea's midfield plans.

Miguel Serrano Xabi Alonso is determined to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea amid continued speculation linking the Argentine midfielder with a move to Real Madrid. The potential transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu has become a focal point of recent transfer chatter.

Alonso would actively oppose Enzo's departure, but if Chelsea were forced to sell, he would ask the club's hierarchy to pursue Aurelien Tchouameni as his replacement. Alonso believes Tchouameni would fill the void left by Fernandez.

Alonso sees Tchouameni as the ideal replacement; he knows the French international from a brief spell at Real Madrid and was impressed by his performances. According to Alonso, Tchouameni's qualities match the requirements to strengthen Chelsea's midfield.

Tchouameni remains under contract until 2028; if no extension is agreed, he would enter the summer of 2027 with just one year left on his deal, weakening Real Madrid's negotiating position. His contract timeline has increasingly become a topic of debate.

Some figures within the football world believe Tchouameni may have already reached his ceiling and would not oppose a sale if an offer in the region of €80 million arrived. Real Madrid's need for a big sale to sign a new midfielder adds pressure to the situation.

Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid's new manager, would have decisive say on any move for Tchouameni, and Mourinho also wants Enzo Fernandez at Real Madrid. Mourinho's opinion could prove decisive before the club makes any move.

Manchester United are monitoring Tchouameni as they search for a long‑term replacement for Casemiro, and Chelsea would not be alone in pursuing the French international. The Premier League interest underscores the player's rising profile.

Speculation surrounding Tchouameni is expected to continue throughout the transfer window, especially if Real Madrid receive significant offers and contract uncertainty persists. Discussions about his long‑term future are expected to become more prominent over the coming months.