The transfer market is once again set to shake European football, with **Manchester United** preparing a **€100M offer** for **Federico Valverde**. Meanwhile, over in Spain, Real Madrid president **Florentino Pérez** is already drawing up plans for a midfield rebuild led by **Enzo Fernández** and a yet-to-be-named English talent.
## United’s Next Big Statement
After splashing on **Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo** in the summer, United are targeting the engine room next. Erik ten Hag has long demanded a commanding midfielder, and Valverde—an established star and Champions League winner—ticks every box.
United had considered Brighton’s **Carlos Baleba**, but with the price seen as excessive, the club has pivoted toward a world-class option.
> “Valverde is a born winner. He knows what pressure means. He’s exactly what United are missing,” a former Premier League player told the press.
## Madrid’s Future Vision
At the Bernabéu, the mood is shifting toward youth. Pérez and new boss **Xabi Alonso** are working on building a midfield core for the next decade. Their targets?
* **Enzo Fernández** from Chelsea.
* **Adam Wharton**, the rising English star.
* Plus a **mystery English prodigy**, kept under wraps to avoid rivals swooping in.
Selling Valverde, while controversial, could fund this “next-generation Madrid.”
## Ancelotti’s Strong Reaction
Former manager **Carlo Ancelotti** has reportedly blasted the idea of Valverde leaving:
> “Losing him would be a huge mistake. He’s a jewel you don’t sell.”
His words reflect the feelings of many Madridistas, who fear the club may be moving too quickly away from proven leaders.
## What Valverde Could Bring to United
United haven’t had a true midfield general since **Scholes** or **Carrick**. Valverde’s:
* relentless energy,
* leadership qualities, and
* ability to perform in big games
…make him the kind of player who could transform Ten Hag’s side instantly.
## What Happens Next?
Will Pérez cash in on Valverde to bankroll Madrid’s youth project? Or will United finally get the midfield commander they’ve been chasing for years?
One thing is guaranteed: this transfer saga—mixing **money, ambition, and legacy**—is going to dominate headlines all the way into the **winter 2026 window.**
