Real Madrid are ready to make an opening bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

While they have been haggling with AS Roma over a fee for Alisson Becker, Onda Cero says Real are ready to drop negotiations and turn to Courtois.

Roma are refusing to budge from their €70m - which is a clear €20m more than what Real have so far offered. With no indication from Roma of a willingness to soften their stance, Real are ready to focus on Courtois.

With just a year to run on his current deal, Real are confident they can sign the Belgian for less than Alisson's asking price - and also know the former Atletico No1 is eager to return to Madrid.

Chelsea know this summer will be their best chance to make money from Courtois' departure and Real are convinced they will sell for around €50m.