Spanish giants Real Madrid have identified two midfield targets as potential replacements for departing legend Luka Modric, according to reports from Spanish media outlet Cadena SER.

The club has officially confirmed that Modric, 39, will leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after an illustrious 12-year spell that saw him collect an impressive haul of 28 trophies, including six UEFA Champions League titles and four LaLiga championships.

According to the report, Chelsea's Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios have emerged as the primary candidates to fill the significant void left by the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner.

Modric, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, will play his final LaLiga match for the club on Saturday when they host Real Sociedad. However, fans will have one more opportunity to see the Croatian maestro in action as he will remain with the team until the conclusion of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer.

The midfield icon's departure marks the end of an era at Real Madrid, where his technical brilliance and leadership have been instrumental in the club's dominance of European football over the past decade.

While no official approaches have been confirmed for either Fernandez or Palacios, Real Madrid's interest signals their intent to maintain their competitive edge by securing top-tier talent as they prepare for life after Modric.

The club is also reportedly considering internal solutions, with speculation about which player might inherit Modric's prestigious number 10 shirt next season.