Chelsea and Real Madrid are eyeing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
The London Evening Standard says Chelsea have expressed an interest in Guimaraes.
But the Blues know they face a difficult fight to prize the Brazilian away from St James' Park.
Guimaraes has starred for Newcastle since his £40million move from Lyon in January and this season he has played a key role in helping the Magpies charge into the top four.
Real Madrid are also eyeing a move for the 24-year-old but he has four years left on his contract at Newcastle and their super-wealthy Saudi owners are unlikely to let him leave.
Chelsea and Real will be both be aware Newcastle are ready to sit down with Guimaraes over a new contract and an increased £200,000-a-week deal.
