Man City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is on the radar of Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s midfield is clearly in desperate need of a massive overhaul, and it looks like club president Florentino Perez has finally locked onto his primary target.

Following another deeply frustrating campaign where Los Blancos are seemingly surrendering the La Liga title to Barcelona for a second consecutive year, sweeping changes are expected at the Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid are actively plotting an audacious summer raid on Manchester City to secure the services of their Dutch international midfielder, Tijjani Reijnders, according to Defensa Central.

Real Madrid actually had the 27-year-old heavily on their radar during his impressive stint at AC Milan, but it was Man City who ultimately swooped in and brought him to the Etihad in the summer of 2025.

Real Madrid reignite interest in Reijnders

Now, after two underwhelming seasons, the Spanish giants are ready to take decisive action to revitalise their stalling project.

The club’s management is desperately searching for a technical leader capable of providing vision, balance, and much-needed personality in the middle of the park.

Ultimately, the upcoming summer transfer window is shaping up to be an absolutely critical period for Real Madrid.

They are set to end the season without winning a single trophy and for a club like Real Madrid, it is totally unexpected, considering their high standards.

Man City midfielder has struggled at Etihad this season

Securing a complete, dynamic midfielder like Reijnders from Man City would be a massive statement of intent.

It remains to be seen whether the Dutchman alone would be able to solve their midfield issues. Perhaps they need more than one player in that position.

However, Reijnders showed at AC Milan how consistent he can be and if Real Madrid can get that version of the Dutchman, they would be more than happy with their business.

As per recent reports, the Dutch midfielder is being heavily linked with a move away from…