Real Madrid have been linked with a long list of players in recent times, a number of whom would be good additions for the club. Of course, they cannot sign all of them. According to most rumours, Jude Bellingham is Los Blancos’ top target for the next summer transfer window. But it looks like they might hold an interest in his English national team partner as well.
Real Madrid have had one of the best midfields in history for the past decade or so. But we have already seen Casemiro leave, and the long-term futures of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are uncertain as well.
The club are expected to strengthen in the middle of the park next summer. And while Bellingham is a target, it looks like they might be keeping an eye on Declan Rice as well. It appears that Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of the West Ham United midfielder and what he brings to the table.
As reported by SoccerNews.nl, Gianluca Di Marzio said about the situation of Rice:
"“But I think Manchester United and Arsenal would also be good destinations for him.“And maybe we can even add Real Madrid to that list. Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of his qualities. So you should never forget to mention Real Madrid, for the simple reason that Carlo Ancelotti likes Declan Rice.”"
Real Madrid surprisingly linked with Manchester United and Arsenal target
Rice is a regular in the middle of the park for the England national team and has been considered as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League for quite some time now.
It is easy to forget that he is still just 24 years of age, and the West Ham United star has been linked with all the big clubs in the Premier League over the years.
He has remained at West Ham United till now, but all signs seem to be pointing towards an exit in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Could Real Madrid end up making a surprising move for Rice in the summer? It does feel extremely unlikely but never say never in football.