Real Madrid set to open talks for Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois THIS WEEK - report - 7M sport

Real Madrid set to open talks for Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois THIS WEEK - report

REAL MADRID want to get the ball rolling on negotiations for Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois this week.


Posted Monday, February 19, 2018 by Dailystar.co.uk

Real Madrid set to open talks for Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois THIS WEEK - report
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois is being eyed by Real Madrid

The La Liga giants are long-term admirers of the Belgian and club president Florentino Perez is desperate for a new stopper this season.

Current No 1 Keylor Navas is no longer considered good enough and Real have identified Courtois and Manchester United's David De Gea as their main targets.

De Gea will likely command a fee of more than £100m, meaning Los Blancos may prefer to turn their attention to former Atletico Madrid star Courtois.

And according to Don Balon, they're keen to start thrashing a deal out this week so that they can begin to focus on other areas.

Real are under pressure to improve this summer following a miserable season that sees them trial fierce rivals Barcelona by 20 points in La Liga.

Perez is considering a major squad overhaul, with Premier League stars Harry Kane and Eden Hazard among their main targets, as well as PSG talisman Neymar.

Chelsea are unlikely to be willing to part with two of their most important players, with Antonio Conte hoping to improve the squad in order to keep up with Manchester City.

The Blues are currently fourth in the Premier League, 19 points behind Pep Guardiola's side.

They return to action on Tuesday as they welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League (7.45pm).



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