Real Madrid defender Eder Militao is the latest name to have emerged on the transfer radar at Stamford Bridge with Thomas Tuchel looking for reinforcements to add to his options at the back.
The Chelsea boss has been on the hunt for a new centre-back in light of the increasing speculation that surrounds the future of his first-choice pairing of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen beyond the summer of 2022.
With both defenders running out their deals which are due to expire at the end of the season, Tuchel could be forced to scout the market for replacements to bolster his defensive names.
Reports from Spanish news outlet El Nacional have claimed that Chelsea are willing to table a fee worth £34 million to land Militao’s signature from Real Madrid despite the latter’s efforts to tie him down to extended terms.
The La Liga heavyweights are understood to be leading the race to sign Chelsea contract rebel Rudiger and it remains to be seen whether there could be a swap deal in the works come January.
