Chelsea prepared to offer €50 million-rated star in deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder

As reported earlier this week, Chelsea have set their sights on Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni heading into the summer.

The Blues are planning an overhaul in the summer and have identified the 24-year-old French international as a target to solidify their midfield department.

But owing to the club’s tricky situation with regard to Financial Fair Play, Chelsea will be unable to splash big bucks on signings.

As such, the London outfit are now considering offering a player as part of the operation to tempt Real Madrid into accepting their proposal.

Chelsea want to offer Reece James in deal for Tchouameni

Indeed, as per Fichajes, Chelsea are prepared to offer their club captain Reece James as part of the deal to sign Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid.

The England right-back has been on Real Madrid’s radar for quite some time now, although doubts have started to creep in about a move due to his injury issues.

Yet, Chelsea are resolute in their pursuit of Tchouameni and are hoping that offering James could help them convince Los Blancos to enter into negotiations.

Tchouameni is on Chelsea’s wishlist. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Real Madrid see Tchouameni as a fundamental piece

However, at the moment, Real Madrid are not entertaining any thoughts of parting ways with Tchouameni.

The Merengues signed him only a couple of years ago from AS Monaco and have seen him grow into a top player in the side.

Be it in midfield or as an emergency centre-back, Tchouameni has delivered big time for Real Madrid and he is viewed as a fundamental part of the team moving forward.

Furthermore, with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez still going well, Real Madrid do not wish to sign a right-back this summer either.

As such, any offer from Chelsea, even one including James as part of the deal, will be knocked back right away.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication