Neither Zubimendi nor Stiller: the midfielder Madrid would sign and no one is talking about

At Real Madrid, they seem to have reactivated their interest in signing a midfielder after the World Cup. The 1-1 draw against Al Hilal showed that they still need a playmaker. Despite the names that have been mentioned, they still keep some hidden options.

Zubimendi was the one they liked the most and the request that Xabi Alonso had made to the board. However, he will play next season at Arsenal despite the interest from the Madrid side. Stiller was another option they considered, due to his similarity to Kroos on the field.

But there's another name they're following very closely and who seems to be flying under the radar. It's Adam Wharton, a young midfielder from Crystal Palace and one of the revelations of the Premier League. Madrid likes him a lot and Bellingham has given very good reports about his level.

He's one of the options they're considering to try to strengthen the midfield this summer. Although it's true that the club told Xabi Alonso they'd only bring in Mastantuono. They're starting to reconsider whether the Argentine alone will be enough.

Adam Wharton's signing won't be easy for Real Madrid

Real Madrid knows that Adam Wharton could be a good signing, but it won't be easy to get him. Crystal Palace isn't willing to let him go so easily this summer. Especially because he has a contract in force until 2029, which allows it to take negotiations seriously.

To sit down and talk with any club, they'll have to put an offer of €45 million on the table. But it could go much higher due to the interest Adam has caused. His performance in the Premier League hasn't gone unnoticed by other teams.

In addition, many consider him the next big star of the English national team, with which he has already debuted. That could allow Palace to get serious and demand a high price, taking advantage of the fact that several clubs are trying to secure his services.