According to sources, Real Madrid did not rule out the possibility of signing a midfielder before the transfer window closed, considering that Sebalos may transfer to Marseille.

The two deals are interrelated, because Xavi Alonso doesn't want to let go of any player without finding a replacement. Currently, Real Madrid and Marseille are negotiating for Sebalos' permanent transfer or loan with mandatory purchase terms.

Sources say both deals are quite complicated. On the one hand, there are not many players in the market that meet Real Madrid's requirements; on the other hand, Real Madrid hopes to receive at least 15 million euros in transfer fees from Sebalos. Although the club has spent more than 200 million euros to introduce Arnold, AF, Heisen and Mastantono, no midfielder has been signed. Moreover, Modric previously joined AC Milan as a free agent.

Earlier this summer, Real Madrid considered recalling Nico Pas, but finally decided to keep him in Cuomo for a year as he was seen as a key candidate in the future. ESPN reports have always pointed out that if players are sold, Real Madrid may make their last efforts in the transfer market. There have been doubts for the coming weeks of

Rodrigo and Sebalos. Sources now admit that Real Madrid is closely following the midfielder market in case Sebalos leaves the team. In the first two games of La Liga, Ceballos was a substitute, and after his match against Oviedo, Ceballos posted a message on his Instagram about the "Last Dance".

Cebalis was linked to Betis throughout the summer, but sources told ESPN that Marseille is now the most likely team to sign him, provided the White Army approve the deal, but sources also revealed that Real Madrid hopes to sign another midfielder before approving Sebalis' transfer.

Cebalos' desire to leave Real Madrid is looking to play a more important role in the 2026 World Cup. The former Arsenal and Betis player knows he has little chance of being selected for the national team, but he hopes to seize it. And he believes that under the leadership of Xavi Alonso, he cannot play a major role in the team.

Real Madrid is also considering promoting youth training young player Thiago Pitac into the first team. He performed well in the preseason and the club decided to renew his contract, but Real Madrid still hopes to sign another experienced player to ensure the depth of the new season.