Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea (Getty Images)
Real Madrid are
ready to table a £10m bid for Chelsea's versatile
stopper Branislav
Ivanovic, according to reports from the English tabloids today.
The Sunday Mirror comments that the Serbian has become a primary transfer target for Los Blancos
following the loss of Portuguese defender Pepe until next season through
injury.
The player himself recently
commented that he regards a move to the Santiago Bernabeu to be a "dream",
fuelling speculation that Ivanovic may be ready to swap Stamford Bridge for the
Spanish capital.
However, one stumbling
block to the move will be Blues’ coach Carlo Ancelotti’s desire to hold on to
the international, particularly with Jose Bosingwa sidelined for the next two
months.
Serbia national team coach
Radomir Antic stated that Ivanovic is a key player for his side as they prepare
for the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, and that he has the capability to be
a key player for Real Madrid, should the move go ahead.
He said, “He is a very physical player but always remains
composed.
“He has the ability to play for
Real Madrid.”