Chelsea Preparing €80 Million January Bid for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, Reports Say
Coverage portrays the potential deal as a high-upside gamble prompted by Rodrygo’s limited role under Xabi Alonso.
Overview
- Madrid Universal, citing Fichajes, reports Chelsea plan to table an offer of around €80 million in the winter window.
- Rodrygo has logged only 348 minutes across La Liga and the Champions League this season, and the reports say he is frustrated by his reduced involvement.
- Real Madrid are described as undecided, with concerns that a mid-season sale would leave a gap in their attack unless a replacement is secured.
- Chelsea are depicted as seeking to strengthen their forward line under Enzo Maresca, with the move framed as high risk but potentially rewarding.
- No formal bid or agreement has been confirmed, and transfer links also mention interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.