Real Madrid are reportedly ready to step up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, with the Spanish giants preparing an opening offer for the Argentina international.According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Madrid are ready to submit a first official bid to Chelsea, while Fernández is said to have an agreement in principle over a contract until 2032.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYNeither Chelsea nor Real Madrid have confirmed the situation, so this still remains a developing transfer story rather than a completed move.Even so, the link is a major one. Fernández has been an important player at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Benfica in 2023.Real Madrid transfer push could test ChelseaReal Madrid’s interest makes sense.They are always looking for elite midfielders, and Fernández offers energy, passing range, aggression and big-game experience.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHe is also a World Cup winner with Argentina, which naturally adds to his reputation.For Chelsea, though, this would be a difficult decision. Fernández cost a huge fee and remains one of the club’s most valuable assets.ESPN has reported that Chelsea would want around £120m if the midfielder tries to force a move away.That price tag shows Chelsea are not planning to let him leave cheaply. However, if Real Madrid make a serious offer and the player is genuinely open to the move, the situation could become harder to control.More Stories / Latest NewsPremier League midfielder “prefers Manchester United”; Red Devils aim to avoid bidding war with rivalsJun 26 2026, 13:00Bid imminent: Chelsea face major transfer decision regarding 25-year-old midfielderJun 26 2026, 12:57Liverpool and Man U both watching €120m deal closely as Real Madrid close in on top targetJun 26 2026, 12:30Blues should think carefully before sellingChelsea should only consider selling Fernández if Real Madrid meet their full asking price.He is not a perfect player, but he has the technical quality, personality and experience to remain a key part of Chelsea’s midfield for years.At the same time, a £120m sale would give Chelsea major financial flexibility.If the club believes that money can be reinvested into two or three top players, then a deal could make sense.For now, Chelsea should stay calm. Real Madrid’s interest is serious enough to watch, but unless the offer is huge, losing Fernández would be a major risk.L’Equipe: Chelsea €55m deal agreed and set to take place after World CupThe post Bid imminent: Chelsea face major transfer decision regarding 25-year-old midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside.