Chelsea chase Madrid defender Pepe

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas will make an offer for Pepe this summer, according to a report from Spain. Villas-Boas has admitted that he is looking for a central defender, and the Real Madrid defender is available with a hefty £17m price tag.

As Andre Villas-Boas prepares for life after John Terry, the Portuguese boss has turned his attentions to Pepe who has been with Madrid since 2007.

Chelsea are preparing a £5m a year contract for Pepe to make a move to Stamford Bridge.

The report from Spain indicated that Jose Mourinho would consider selling Pepe should Alex move from Chelsea in exchange.