It seems that Xabi is not satisfied with the players he currently has. Especially the current condition of the center players because they were left behind by Beligham who had shoulder surgery. Xabi still sees many shortcomings in his young players. I think this makes a lot of rumors he still wants to buy a midfielder. One of his targets is Man City midfielder Rodri. Real Madrid are ready to bid £100 million to sign the Manchester City star. Although Rodri's condition last season rested a lot due to injury and made Man City not get good achievements.
Nope, it's not because Bellingham absent, but Real Madrid need someone who can control the flow.
They have no one player can play in this role, Kross and Modric already left. Real Madrid is keep changing their player to play in this role, usually Valverde fill this position. They have to sign a new player because Valverde is better to play in other position.
100 Million Euros is still too cheap, if they can bid Enzo for 150 Million Euros, they should able to offer the same amount for Rodri.