Real Madrid want to sign 20yo Chelsea defender

Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on the progress of Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The 20-year-old was signed by the Blues from sister club Strasbourg last winter and was subsequently loaned out to the Ligue 1 club.

Sarr featured for the Blues during the Club World Cup earlier this summer, but he has since rejoined Strasbourg on a season-long loan.

Fichajes claim that Los Blancos are looking into the future and could bolster their ranks with a couple of centre-backs in the coming year.

Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba could be shown the exit door and Sarr has emerged as a potential transfer target for the La Liga giants.

Madrid are already working on a deal for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate whose contract with the Reds expires at the end of the campaign.

They are likely to pursue another young centre-back alongside the Frenchman. It remains to be seen whether the Blues sell him.