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Chelsea Transfer News: Blues to beat Man Utd to Bale, £19m Varane BOOST, Drogba exit
CHELSEA are readying a sensational bid for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
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Bale broke the world transfer record when he completed his £85m move from Tottenham in the summer of 2013, but is reportedly set to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
Today's reports suggest Bale no longer fits in Carlo Ancelotti's latest formation, putting Chelsea on red alert.
Manchester United have also been heavily linked with a move for the Welsh winger, but that is unlikely to deter interest from Stamford Bridge.
The Blues, along with United, have been told by Real to cough up £19m if they want to sign Raphael Varane in January.
Bale could leave Real Madrid next summer
The Frenchman has fallen out of favour this season due to the partnership of Pepe and Sergio Ramos in the heart of defence.
The Londoners are in pole position to land the 21-year-old, with boss Jose Mourinho having previously bought him during his time in charge of Madrid.
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba could leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, should Mourinho sign striker Anderson Talisca.
The Benfica starlet has been a long-term target for the Blues, with Liverpool and Arsenal also credited with an interest.
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