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Chelsea rocked as Real Madrid prepare huge bid for top European striker
REAL MADRID are ready to rival Chelsea for the signing of Thomas Muller, according to reports.
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Express Sport understands Chelsea are keen on Muller to replace Diego Costa.
Costa’s blazing row with Antonio Conte has shrouded the striker’s future in uncertainty.
Despite making up with the Chelsea boss, Costa could still snub an offer of a new contract amid interest from the Chinese Super League.
However, their bid to sign Muller as a replacement could have hit a major snag.
Thomas Muller has emerged as a target for Chelsea
Thomas Muller has fallen out of favour with Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern Munich
Spanish website Don Balon claim the Germany international has emerged as a top summer target for Real Madrid.
Muller has fallen out of favour at Bayern following the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as manager in the summer.
And it is claimed he has grown tired with life in the Bundesliga and wants out.
Diego Costa's future at Chelsea is up in the air
Muller has previously been seen as unattainable due to both Bayern’s unwillingness to sell him and his lack of desire to leave.
But it appears the 27-year-old could now be heading for pastures new.
He could even be available for a cut-price fee, with Bayern expected to lower their previous asking price of £65million.
Madrid want a striker in the summer with Karim Benzema and Alvaro Morata struggling for consistency.
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