Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has become a subject of transfer target for Real Madrid as La Liga champions look to fortify their attack for next season.
Villarreal winger Chuwueze became the tormentor-in-chief as the Yellow Submarine inflicted a stunning 3-2 defeat on Real Madrid in a La Liga match last weekend.
The Nigerian produced aman-of-the-match performance after scoring two goals and providing one assist.
His performance apparently caught the eyes Los Blancos after Spanish media outlet Marca reported that president Florentino Perez is dreaming of having Chukwueze on one flank and Vinicius Junior on the other.
Villarreal may have a decision to make on Chukwueze soon as the attacker is out of contract in 2024. Chukwueze has a buyout clause of €100 million in his current deal, but Villarreal would reportedly be willing to accept half that at the end of the season, according to Goal.com.
Real Madrid could be in the market to strengthen their attack in the summer. Marco Asensio is out of contract and Carlo Ancelotti has said he “doesn’t care” if the forward sign a new deal. Eden Hazard’s future is also uncertain, with the Belgian struggling for minutes once again at the Bernabeu.
Chukwueze became the first player to complete seven dribbles in a La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu (seven out of eight) since Lionel Messi in April 2017 (seven out of 11).
