Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is a shock Bosman target for Real Madrid. Ballack has been in talks with Chelsea about a new deal on reduced terms for some months, with negotiations currently at an impasse.

Sport1 says the prospect of snapping up Ballack on a Bosman is now attracting Real, where president Florentino Perez attempted to sign the Germany captain during his previous reign in charge.

Along with Real, Schalke are also in talks with Ballack about a return to the Bundesliga this summer.