El Mundo Deportivo says Ramos' brother and agent, Rene Ramos, met with Abramovich in Madrid last night to discuss a move to London. Rene has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea over a contract worth £4 million-a-year.

Abramovich is prepared to offer £40 million for Ramos and Real president Ramon Calderon, aware of Chelsea's interest, is open to the deal.