Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive options in the summer, and the Blues have identified the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao as a potential target, according to AS.
The 23-year-old has established himself as an indispensable asset for the Spanish giants, and it will be interesting to see whether Real Madrid are prepared to sell him in the summer.
The Spanish outfit paid around €50 million to Porto for the defender back in 2019, and they are likely to demand a premium if Chelsea come calling.
Furthermore, the player would have to agree to the move as well.
Militao has established himself as a key player at a top European club, and he might not be keen on leaving Real Madrid just yet.
The 23-year-old is far from his peak, and he is likely to improve more with experience and game-time.
There is no doubt that he has the potential to develop into a world-class defender, and his signing would be an excellent acquisition for the Premier League club.
Chelsea certainly have the finances to pull off a big-money transfer, though.
The likes of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge in the summer, and it is no surprise that Chelsea are looking at potential defensive signings already.
Militao would be a quality alternative to Rudiger in the starting lineup, and it remains to be seen whether the Blues can get the deal across the line this summer.
