Real Madrid are planning a January move for Chelsea midfielder Ramires. The Daily Star Sunday says the Spanish giants are reported to have launched a last-gasp £25m bid for the Brazilian on deadline day which Jose Mourinho swiftly rejected out of hand.
Madrid lost Xabi Alonso to Bayern Munich late on in the window and their 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad prompted the Champions League holders to launch a panic raid before the window closed.
While their deadline day approach was rejected, it is being reported that Madrid are certain Ramires is the man they need to bolster their midfield to compliment their array of incredible attacking talents.
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