Real Madrid are being urged internally to make Arsenal star Declan Rice a priority target as debate continues over the club’s midfield plans, according to TEAMtalk.
The Spanish giants are actively assessing options to strengthen the centre of their squad, with Manchester City star Rodri and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez both firmly admired within the Estadio Bernabeu hierarchy.
As TEAMtalk previously revealed, Florentino Perez remains a huge admirer of Fernandez and has already instructed work on a potential deal for the Argentine international.
Rodri, meanwhile, continues to be viewed as one of the elite midfielders in world football and remains highly appreciated by Madrid’s recruitment team.
However, TEAMtalk Insider Graeme Bailey has learned that not everyone inside the club believes those should be the primary targets.
Instead, some influential voices around the Madrid hierarchy are making the case that Arsenal’s Declan Rice is currently the outstanding all-round midfielder in European football and should be at the very top of the club’s wishlist.
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The 27-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding campaign for Arsenal, emerging as arguably the club’s most influential player as they secured their first Premier League title since moving to the Emirates Stadium.
Rice is also expected to play a starring role for England at this summer’s World Cup finals, where he will head to the tournament as one of the first names on Thomas Tuchel’s teamsheet and a key figure in the Three Lions’ hopes of lifting the trophy.
While Mikel Arteta’s side fell short in their pursuit of Champions League glory, Rice’s performances throughout the campaign only enhanced his growing reputation as one of the world’s premier midfielders.
Sources suggest his consistency, leadership, physicality and technical quality have all impressed observers in Spain.
