Chelsea are said to be looking to hijack Manchester United’s recent interest in moving in for the Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro this summer.
The Blues have been monitoring the Brazil international longer than the Red Devils and could be in line to table a bid for Casemiro with Thomas Tuchel on the lookout for a fresh face to bolster his midfield selection.
Barcelona maestro Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the recent past but the Dutchman and his camp have shown commitment to stay put at Camp Nou beyond the summer window.
According to a report from 90min, Chelsea’s long-standing interest in Casemiro makes them strong contenders to sign the Brazilian with the Blues owner Todd Boehly keen to bring in the Real Madrid first-team regular before the September 1 deadline.
Chelsea are considering parting ways with youth academy product Billy Gilmour this summer on a permanent basis with Brighton emerging as frontrunners to snap up the Scotland international midfielder.
