Chelsea have launched a £40 million bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. Ramos has decided he wants to leave Real after a blow-up with coach Jose Mourinho, says El Mundo Deportivo.

The defender's brother and agent, Rene Ramos, has already been in contact with several interested clubs, including Chelsea.

And its emerged that Chelsea are prepared to buy Ramos NOW - in January - and not wait until the end of the season for the Spain international.