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  "textContent": "Enzo Fernandez is on Real Madrid’s midfield shortlist (Getty)\n\nReal Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after reaching an agreement to sign Bernardo Silva, according to reports.\n\nSilva will be a free agent in July when his contract with Manchester Cityexpires at the end of the month and the Portugal international has looked destined for a move to La Liga with both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid interested.\n\nHowever, Marca reports that Silva has reached a verbal agreement to join Madrid and both parties are aiming to finalise the transfer before Portugal’s World Cup opener against DR Congo next Wednesday.\n\nThe report adds that Jose Mourinho, who has returned to Madrid after Florentino Perez was re-elected as president last Sunday, personally requested the signing of Silva.\n\n##  It's finally here\n\nGet everything you need to know about the World Cup – England updates, the games to watch and stories you missed – in five minutes, at 1pm, every day. Sign up here.\n\nMeanwhile, The Athletic reports that Madrid had targeted Paris Saint-Germain duo Vitinha and Joao Neves to strengthen their midfield, but have been informed that the Champions League holders will not sell.\n\nBernardo Silva has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid (Getty)\n\nMadrid are now looking at alternative options and Fernandez is on the club’s shortlist alongside West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.\n\nChelsea, however, are not actively looking to sell Fernandez, who they signed in a £107 million deal from Benfica three years ago.\n\nSpeaking after Chelsea’s Champions League exit in March, Fernandez raised doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge.\n\nThe Argentina international also criticised the Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca after the Italian’s relationship with the club’s hierarchy broke down.\n\nChelsea then handed Fernandez a two-game suspension for his comments made about a possible move to Madrid during the international break in March.\n\n**For more stories like this, check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Jose Mourinho targets Chelsea star after Real Madrid reach Bernardo Silva agreement"
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