Blues want Brazilian stopper as number one target…
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Chelsea have made a €25m bid for Atletico Madrid’s Miranda, but with the Spanish champions reportedly holding out for €30m, the Blues could turn to one of these three superstars instead…
It’s likely that Chelsea will acquire at least one centre-back, with only young Kurt Zouma available to backup John Terry and Gary Cahill right now.
3) Raphael Varane – Real Madrid
The Frenchman has yet to sign a new contract at Real Madrid, where he earns just (in footballing terms!) £25,000 per week. Chelsea are ready to pounce, with Jose Mourinho known to rate him extremely highly from his time at the Bernabeu.
2) Mehdi Benatia – AS Roma
Chelsea made an offer for the Moroccan earlier this month, but failed to agree terms with his Serie A club. Benatia is remarkably composed in possession, scores goals from set-pieces, and has a never-say-die attitude.
1) Eliaquim Mangala – FC Porto
Manchester City were on the verge of signing Mangala, but the player has stalled on a deal, and Chelsea are back in the race for his services. Porto have alright signed his replacement in Bruno Martins Indi, so French international Mangala should be available. He’s powerful, and at 23-years-old, has yet to reach his defensive potential.
