Real Madrid set Chelsea £43m deadline as Thomas Tuchel eyes Aurelien Tchouameni backup plan

Chelsea have reportedly identified Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as a potential option ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Thomas Tuchel seems keen to bolster his armoury this summer, having been heavily linked with Aurelien Tchouameni and Declan Rice this season.

The Blues' urgency to invest in midfield follows the uncertain futures of Jorginho and N'Golo Kante, who are both set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of next season once their contracts expire. However, should Todd Boehly look to acquire reinforcements in a swift manner, the west Londoners will have to wait until after the Champions League final to learn Casemiro's availability, according to the Mirror.

The report outlines that the 30-year-old, whose contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until June 2025, wants a bumper new contract with the Spanish giants. But, the Mirror adds that Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez is 'adamant' that the club cannot give him one.

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As a result, it's believed that Real Madrid will welcome offers for the