Chelsea are amongst the clubs vying for the prized signature of Sergio Ramos who has officially left Real Madrid after a 16-year-long spell for the capital city outfit.
Reports from The Express claim that the Blues coach Thomas Tuchel will be in the market for Ramos and a formal offer for the veteran defender could be in the offing.
Ramos says his goodbyes in Madrid as Chelsea eye free transfer
With the 35-year-old central defender in line to hold a press conference and say his goodbyes to the Real Madrid faithful, clubs across the continent, one of which is Chelsea, will attempt to sign him on a free transfer.
Ramos had refused to agree upon extended terms with Real Madrid as he hoped to seek a new playing destination after having spent the entirety of his club career in Spain so far.
Chelsea could be in the market for a new centre-back following Tomori’s exit
The Blues are set to lose out on the 22-year-old Fikayo Tomori to AC Milan with the Italians triggering the buy-out clause in the England international’s initial loan deal to sign him on a permanent basis.
Thomas Tuchel will be hopeful of bolstering his defensive options ahead of the next season in the wake of Tomori’s departure by bringing in a player of Ramos’ ability and experience.
