Real Madrid officials believe Chelsea are joining the transfer race for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.

Gabriel has a number of teams from across Europe chasing his signature this summer with City boss Pep Guardiola willing to let him leave after signing Erling Haaland in a £51million deal.

Real Madrid were the latest team to join the hunt after reportedly being offered him but they face plenty of competition.

Chelsea have shown 'strong interest' in Gabriel, says AS, and are preparing a bid once the legalities of Boehly's deal have officially gone through - in a blow to Madrid who were hoping to bring him to the Bernabeu.

Gabriel, who scored eight times in 21 starts for City in their title-winning season in the last campaign, has been heavily linked with moves to Premier League sides Arsenal and Tottenham, but a switch to LaLiga has been mooted this week.

But now Chelsea are interested in the player.