Los Blancos have traditionally used the tournament to identify one or two standout performers to bring in, and while several deals were struck earlier in the window — Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries have all arrived under new coach José Mourinho — further business remains possible in areas the club still wants to strengthen.
Midfield in particular has been flagged as a priority, with Mourinho said to want a player capable of dictating tempo and connecting play when games open up. Enzo Fernández and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi have also been mentioned in that context, though both carry price tags in excess of €60m.
Croatia's World Cup run ended in the group stage, but Sucic was among the players who caught the eye during the tournament with his composure in possession. The 22-year-old contributed four goals and four assists in 49 appearances for Inter Milan this past season, numbers that reflect a player capable of making a genuine difference in Serie A.
Sucic's performances have marked him out as a player with considerable long-term potential, and CalcioMercato values him at around €50m, a figure that reflects both his current level and his projected ceiling.
Should Madrid decide midfield reinforcement is a genuine priority this summer, Sucic could emerge as one of the more realistic options to strengthen Mourinho's options through the middle of the park.
For now, no formal approach has been reported, with Real Madrid understood to be assessing the market broadly before committing resources to any single target.
Mourinho's priority appears to be a player who can deliver immediate impact rather than a longer-term development bet, which could work in Sucic's favour given he is already established at a major European club, unlike younger, less proven alternatives being weighed up for the same role.