{
  "id": 1441144,
  "title": "After missing out on Rodri, who will Real Madrid turn their attention to next?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/after-missing-out-on-rodri-who-will-real-madrid-turn-their-attention-1441144",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:44:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/17/after-missing-out-on-rodri-who-will-real-madrid-turn-their-attention-to-next/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's interest in Barcelona's Rodri has been thwarted, leaving them searching for a suitable replacement. The Spanish giants' rivals Barcelona have secured the services of Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who was a target for Chelsea as well. Chelsea's Jose Mourinho is also keen on signing fellow Chelsea player Martin Zubimendi and Germany's Felix Nmecha. However, Real Madrid may also consider signing Chema Andres, a talented 21-year-old German midfielder who spent his early career at Real Madrid.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid will be seething after seeing bitter rivals Barcelona hijack their bid to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Madrid had made their interest in the City midfielder known, and pushed hard to bring Spain's World Cup-winning captain to the Bernabeu. According to one Spanish radio station, Madrid made Rodri an offer he couldn't refuse. He ultimately did, instead choosing to join Spanish…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "After missing out on Rodri, who will Real Madrid turn their attention to next?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/after-missing-out-on-rodri-who-will-real-madrid-turn-their-attention",
        "published": "2026-08-17T06:44:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}