Real Madrid keeps winning matches, but their play isn't entirely convincing. The absence of Toni Kroos has left a significant void. Finding a replacement with his intelligence and quality is a complicated task.
Tchouaméni and Camavinga have strength and physical presence. However, they don't provide the calmness or vision that Kroos offered in every match. Modric, meanwhile, can no longer maintain the pace throughout the entire season.
Florentino is firm with his transfer strategy
Florentino Pérez doesn't want to rush into new signings. He will only make a strong investment if the need is extreme. He prefers to wait rather than break his sports and financial policy.
This conservative stance has an evident cost in the market. Several interesting talents are being followed, but without concrete advances. One of them has sparked great interest across Europe.
Tijjani Reijnders: Great opportunity slipping away
The midfielder in question is Tijjani Reijnders, a key piece for AC Milan this season. His performance is outstanding, both in Serie A and in Europe. He has vision, technique, personality, and notable physical prowess.
Real Madrid has been monitoring him for months. He would fit perfectly in the midfield due to his elegant style and ability to organize the game. But Florentino has decided not to make a move.
Manchester City reacts and gets ahead of Real Madrid
This passivity has been taken advantage of by Manchester City. Guardiola wants a natural replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, whose future is uncertain. Reijnders fits perfectly into his playing model.
City is willing to present a very significant offer. They value his versatility and his ability to break lines with and without the ball. They have already initiated contacts with his entourage.
Tijjani Reijnders: Among the best in Europe
Reijnders has surprised with his tactical maturity and leadership. Although he doesn't have much marketing, his statistics place him among the best on the continent. Moreover, he still has room for improvement.
His price could exceed 60 million euros. A figure that Madrid considers too high at this moment. But for Manchester City, it's a more than logical investment.
Florentino Pérez lets a valuable option slip away
Florentino doesn't want to break the salary structure or the economic order of the locker room. He bets on continuity, patience, and long-term planning. Even so, the risk of losing talent is evident.
Letting Reijnders go could be a mistake difficult to correct. He has what Madrid needs and can make a difference from day one. But Guardiola has been quicker.
Now, Reijnders is getting closer to wearing sky blue. Florentino has accepted that this battle is lost. Manchester City is rubbing their hands together.