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Spanish journalist claims Chelsea star's agent calls Real Madrid every day about transfer
THIBAUT COURTOIS is desperate to sign for Real Madrid in the summer, according to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda.
Chelsea star Thibaut Courtois is desperate to force through a move to Real Madrid
The 24-year-old is being tracked by Real Madrid with the Spanish giants keen to replace Keylor Navas.
Courtois has 18 months left on his current deal at Chelsea but despite helping guide the Blues to the top of the Premier League he apparently wants to force through a move to the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
It is claimed the Belgium international is desperate to join Real as he wants to reunite with his partner and child who live in Madrid.
Courtois wants to reunite with his partner and kid in Madrid
And journalist Eduardo Inda claims Courtois' agent has been in constant contact with Real to try and make a move happen in the summer.
“Thibaut Courtois is the second choice for the post," Inda told Spanish outlet Ok Diario.
“The agent calls Real Madrid every day to to offer the player.
Manchester United keeper David de Gea is still Real Madrid's No 1 target
“It could give them an option to sign him because his contract ends in 2018.
“Chelsea would be willing to do business if Madrid drop their interest in taking Eden Hazard off them.”
Inda insists that Manchester United keeper David de Gea is still Real's No 1 transfer target.
De Gea is valued at around £60million and has recently signed a new long-term deal with United, so moving for Courtois seems a more realistic option.