REPORTING L!VE FROM FABRIZIO ROMANO: Real Madrid have verbally agreed terms with £70m Midfielder over summer transfer move, initial price was £70m but Madrid later bid it down to £60m with £5m ads on, everything set awaiting Club official statement

Real Madrid is reportedly close to securing a new midfield addition, having reached a verbal agreement for a summer transfer. While the player’s identity remains undisclosed, several recent reports suggest potential candidates:

• Martín Zubimendi: Two months ago, reports indicated that Real Madrid was interested in the Real Sociedad midfielder as a replacement for departing players like Toni Kroos and Casemiro. Zubimendi, 25, has been noted for his leadership and playing style reminiscent of Xabi Alonso. citeturn0news12
• Joshua Kimmich: Last month, Real Madrid was linked with Bayern Munich’s versatile midfielder. However, discussions highlighted potential challenges, including Kimmich’s preference for central midfield over right-back and the feasibility of such a transfer. citeturn0news13

It’s important to note that these reports are speculative, and no official confirmation has been provided regarding the player’s identity or the transfer details. As the summer transfer window approaches, more concrete information is expected to emerge.