Chelsea KEEN On Signing £40m Rated Champions League Winner

If you believe daily Mirror then Chelsea are close completing their first summer signing ahead of the soon to open summer transfer window and it is a shocking one. According to mirror, Jose Mourinho has been doing some works behind the screen to sign Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane. Jose Mourinho is reportedly convinced he is able to convince the player to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Raphael Varane 21, has been the subject of intense speculation in the media lately. He has been linked to not only Chelsea but as well as Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Although he recently verbally committed him future to the European champions, this has not stopped the rumour mills from linking him to moves to clubs within and outside Spain. Many speculators have speculated on the player leaving Real Madrid in the summer for a club where he can command more regular playing time.

With next season likely to be John Terry’s last season as a regular for Chelsea, Jose Mourinho is already reportedly making preparation for life without the former England captain. Chelsea has also been linked in recent times to PSG’s Marquinhos. Although the club has Zouma and Omeruo ( who is on loan to Middlesbrough ) everything points to the fact that Chelsea are keen on bringing in another defender.

Varane is reportedly available for £40m which is a fee Chelsea hope they can get significant reduction on. If you believe Mirror thats.