According to reports from La Repubblica summarised in English by The Daily Star, Real Madrid have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan.
The Belgium international, famed for his robust physicality and quality in possession, has been enjoying good form this season, averaging 1.8 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 49 passes and 1.1 created chances per match from 26 Serie A outings.
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Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked with the 27-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window, with incoming managers Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola both reportedly huge fans of the industry and control he brings to the engine room.
But according to La Repubblica, the Premier League duo now face serious competition for Nainggolan’s signature from La Liga giants Real Madrid, who could reportedly axe up to ten first team players in the coming transfer window.
Roma’s alleged £20.5million valuation is well within the financial reach of all three clubs, but few players have managed to resist the allure of the Bernabeu in favour of a Premier League move in recent years.