Real Madrid’s interest in Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is well-documented.
For now, it does not look like Real Madrid want to pay Chelsea’s asking price for Fernandez.
However, to get around that, the possibility of the Spanish giants offering their English counterparts a player or two has not been ruled out.
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Chelsea interested in Dean Huijsen and Aurelien Tchouameni
Dean Huijsen and Aurelien Tchouameni are two players Chelsea have shown an interest in in the past, and it appears that they could finally get the chance to land the Real Madrid duo.
Amid their interest in Fernandez, journalist Simon Phillips has claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that Real Madrid are willing to offer players to the Blues in order to get a deal for the 25-year-old over the line.
According to Phillips, Chelsea are keen on both Huijsen and Tchouameni and would be open to discussing moves to sign them.
Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid, Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid
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Huijsen and Tchouameni would undoubtedly be welcome additions at Stamford Bridge.
Central defence has been an issue for the Club World Cup holders this season, and Huijsen would be an upgrade on most of their current options.
Tchouameni could be a direct replacement for Fernandez, although the Argentina international has been playing further forward on the pitch.
Nevertheless, no Chelsea supporters would say no to signing a player of that quality.
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