Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly eyeing up four of Chelsea’s first-team stars ahead of the transfer window.
The Spanish La Liga giants will be looking to improve their already world-class squad in the summer.
According to Spanish news outlet Fichajes, Perez is targeting Chelsea’s England trio Reece James, Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus Cheek.
In addition, it has been reported that the Madrid president is also interested in bringing Mateo Kovacic back to the club, having sold him to Chelsea back in 2018.
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It is believed that Kovacic will make up for the loss of either Luka Modric or Toni Kroos.
Fichajes reported that Madrid would be willing to pay more than 100 million for the England right back.
Whilst Mount and Loftus Cheek will be cheaper options due to their contract situations, both players are believed to be rotational options for the manager.
Over the last few weeks, Mount has been linked with a move away from Chelsea as contract talks stall.
The 24-year-old’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the 23/24 season and Chelsea will have to make a decision on whether to cash in this summer if an agreement cannot be agreed.
Recently, Chelsea’s interim manager Frank Lampard spoke about Mount.
He said: “Mason has always been a fantastic player for me at Derby and Chelsea.
“I know he's had a few slight injury problems. I need to speak to him and find out where he's at, but I know what I get from Mason. He's a huge player for Chelsea.”
Lampard added: “Modern-day football has big squads and I understand Chelsea might be at the top end. I remember being here before and having that.
“Maybe in the short term, that's a positive thing for me because everyone can have a clean slate.”
It has been a tough start to Lampard’s second stint as Chelsea boss, the Blues are yet to win a match having lost to Wolves, Madrid and most recently Brighton.
Lampard’s men are back in action on Tuesday night as they face Madrid in the Champions League.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Football, Real Madrid, Florentino Perez
Marcus Chan